PHD-TR 902 Philosophy of Science

The course gives a thorough introduction into philosophy of science within the humanities and social sciences, including theology and religous studies.

The course has the following main focus areas:

Historical developments in Philosophy of Science within the humanities and social sciences.
Hermeneutical concerns within the humanities and social sciences.
The transition from positivism to postmodernism within Philosophy of Science, and the effect of this on the humanities and social sciences.
The particular contribution of feminist epistemology to philosophy of science.
Theology and religious studies as academic disciplines in relation to contemporary trends within Philosophy of Science, and in relation to one another.
Programme profile: hermeneutical concerns reflecting the current interpretive context of the global mission of the church, e.g. postcolonial perspectives.

Time and place

Autumn semester 2024: VID Stavanger, 4-6 November

Teaching and compulsory activities

The course is offered as an intensive course week with with 3 days of lectures and seminars. Students are required to submit both pre-coursework and post-coursework.

Course plan