| Academic year: | 2009-2010 |
| Course code module | FLWG101300 |
| Semester: | 1st semester |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Study load (hours) | 84 |
| Theory (hours): | 30,00 |
| Practice/Exercises(hours): | |
| Other (hours): | |
| Part-time program: | 1/2 |
| Instructor(s) | Joachim Leilich
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| Language of instruction: | Dutch |
| Semester exam information: | exam in the 2nd semester |
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1. Prerequisites
*Algemene competenties
Basic knowledge of the philosophy of history.
*Sequentiality
None
2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes)
Insight into the individuality of social and cultural sciences.
3. Course content
- Theories of Explanation
- Explanation of Human Action
- value-freedom in Max Weber
- Searle and the Construction of Social reality
- Theory and Experience (Positivism, Fallibilism, Kuhn)
- Facts and Interpretation in History (Chris Lorenz)
- Danto on 'narrative sentences'
4. Teaching method
Direct contact: Lectures
5. Assessment method
Exam: Oral, with written preparation
6. Compulsory reading – study material
"Kenleer en wetenschapsfilosofie" (Universitas)
7. Recommended reading - study material
Chr. Lorenz 'De constructie van het verleden'
8. Tutoring