PHD-TR 902 Philosophy of Science
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 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 2023: VID Stavanger, 6-8 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.
Assessment
Post-course work: essay, 3000 words (+/- 10%)
Reading list
Fakta og priser
Type enkeltemne
SamlingsbasertPris
The course is free
Opptakskrav
PhD students who are enrolled in one of VID’s PhD programmes. PhD students at VID must register for the course in Studentweb.
If you have questions about the academic content of the course, please contact course responsible, Professor Knut Alfsvåg.
If you have questions about admission to the course, please contact Christine Myrdal Lukash.
