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FIL-1004: Philosophy of Science Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
This subject forms a compulsory part of bachelor degree studies in Philosophy. | Contents
Scientific knowledge is concerned with fundamental questions concerning the source, dimensions and boundaries of knowledge. It also discusses the use and effect of science. Thus it may be shown that the pursuit of scientific knowledge is not quite as unproblematic as we often think. The subject covers the basic points concerning scientific philosophy as this relates to natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.
| Form of teaching
Lectures and seminars. | Compulsory teaching
Mandatory assignment | Assessment
Two take-home assignments.
Two essays 4-5 pages in length on specified themes. The essays must be submitted at set times with four days'' notice concerning the submission deadline. | Examination semester
Spring | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Contact person/lecturer
Pål Bye Jensen | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Homepage
http://uit.no/filosofi/3125/5
| Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=FIL-1004-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
Første frammøte: Torsdag 6. januar kl.10.15, Tårnrommet, Breiviklia.
Responsible teacher:prof. Arnt Myrstad | | Forelesning | Teach.Period:06.01.2005 to09.06.2005
Torsdag 10:15 to12:00
Tårnrommet Breiviklia
Duration:1 Semester | | Eksamen | Ut-/innleveringsfrister: 1.essay: 14 - 18. mars 2.essay: 10 - 14. juni |
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