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Philosophy of Science for the Humanities and Social Sciences, 7,5 credits
The course covers topics and problems as the question of what science is, possible differences between science and pseudoscience, different ways to conceive of and historical perspectives on scientific method, the relationship between science, and technology, the relationship between the natural sciences and the humanities, the social sciences, as well as the methods used in these disciplines. The course also covers topics as crisis and progress in science, and an analysis of common techniques and methods in art and science. The relationship between biological theories and normative statements about the organization of human affairs is covered.
Language of instruction: English
Level: Master's level
Department offering the course: Department of culture and communication
Contact: Åsa Kinnemar (adm), 013-28 26 20, asa.kinnemar@liu.se
Fredrik Stjernberg, 013-28 21 76, fredrik.stjernberg@liu.se
Specific admission requirements: In order to be admitted to the course, the student must be accepted as a Master or Doctorate level student in the Humanities or Social Sciences at Linköping university. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6; i.e. English as native language or an internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90), IELTS, academic (minimum score: Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent.
| Course information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester: Autumn 2013 | ||
| Enrolment code: LIU-44483 | ||
| Rate of study: Part-time | ||
| Campus: Linköping | ||
| Study Period: 201343 - 201403, 21 October 2013-17 January 2014 | ||
| Course code: 720A05 | ||
| Tuition fee: 11873 SEK | ||
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