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Course detail 2009-2010  
    

Philosophy of science and epistemology
 
Academic year:2009-2010
Course code moduleFLWG101300
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
Language of instruction:Dutch
Semester exam information:exam in the 2nd semester
Contract restriction information:



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



    laatste aanpassing: last update: 18/01/2010 11:52 joachim.leilich 



     
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