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 2020:
Week 47
Lectures are given on 16, 17 and 18 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%)
Autumn semester 2020:
The deadline for submission is 18 December 2020
Reading list
Fakta
Studiepoeng
5 ECTS studiepoengSøknadsfrist
15. september 2020Oppstart
16. november 2020Studiested
StavangerType 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.
- PhD students from other institutions. PhD students from other institutions must apply by clicking on the button «application» below.
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PhD students from other institutions must submit written documentation of their enrollment together with the application. External applicants will receive notification about whether they are admitted to the course within one week from the applicaiton deadline.
If you have questions about admission to the course, please contact Christine Myrdal Lukash.
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