737G01 · 7.5 credits · Basic level (G2F) · Teoretisk filosofi
Philosophy of Natural Science
Active · next start HT 2026
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EXAM · 16 Jan 2026 · 5 students
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EXAM · 10 students
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- Get VG: 53% (17 students)
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About the course
Aim
On completion of the course, the student should be able to - demonstrate familiarity with problems and methods in theory of knowledge, and account for important theories in the philosophies of science and technology, - demonstrate an advanced understanding of scientific and technical research, - account for basic science theoretical problems and methods, - account for central philosophic problems in technology, and independently and critically discuss these problems and solution proposals.
Content
The course contains:- Science-historical orientation- Methodological directions, such as rationalism, empiricism, positivism and falsificationism- Central science theoretical concepts- Problems concerning observation, induction, scientific explanations and methods- Issues within philosophy of technology concerning the aims and methods of technical research and its connection to basic research- The rationality of technology; technological autonomy versus technological pluralism and user control- Research-ethical orientation.
- Examiner
- Harald Wiltsche, Elin Palm
- Main field of study
- Teoretisk filosofi