Philosophy of Science (OPEN UNI)

Basic studies in Philosophy

Students will be able to display an advanced comprehension of the contemporary questions in the philosophy of science. Students will also be able to display an advanced understanding of the theoretical questions in the history of science, the philosophy of science, and historiography.

Contact teaching or independent study Lectures, seminar or book exam

CHOOSE TWO BOOKS: Haaparanta, Leila ja Niiniluoto, Ilkka. 2016: Johdatus Tieteelliseen Ajatteluun. Helsinki: Gaudeamus; Godfrey-Smith, Peter 2003. Theory and Reality. An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science. Chicago (Ill.): University of Chicago Press; Kent W. Staley. 2014. An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Formal lecture exam, book exam or presentation in seminar

0–5

Language of instruction Finnish, English

Timing Free

Target group Students minoring in Philosophy

Person responsible Jouni-Matti Kuukkanen