PhD Course in Philosophy of Science (DUH102)
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
DUH102
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
The course will give a broad orientation on central issues in the philosophy of science related to the social sciences and the humanities (‘the human sciences’). The main topics are:
- Objectivity and the role of values in the human sciences.
- Feministic perspectives on science.
- Social ontology and constructivism.
- Scientific explanation.
- Individualism versus holism.
- Fundamental questions related to qualitative and quantitative methodology.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student will gain knowledge of fundamental philosophical issues related to the social sciences and the humanities.
Skills
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Facilitate critical reflection and argumentation upon presuppositions that may easily be taken for granted in their own research tradition, or in science as a whole.
- Relate discipline-specific topics to general reflections and concepts of philosophy of science.
General competence
By the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate competence in analytical discussion and well-structured academic argumentation.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Individual paper | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
• Evaluation will be based on one individual paper (2500 words (+/- 10%)) on a self-chosen topic approved by the instructor.
• The paper must be written in English or in a Scandinavian language.
• The paper must be submitted within six weeks after the topic has been approved.
• The paper is evaluated pass/fail.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Kenan DikilitasStudy Program Director:
Hein BerdinesenCourse coordinator:
Ståle GundersenCourse teacher:
Ulrich DettweilerCourse teacher:
Marianne Hafnor BøeMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
PhD Course in Philosophy of Science (DSP102_2) | 5 |