The course is an introduction to the major problems of contemporary philosophy of science. The course will address topics and concepts such as "scientific theory", "scientific explanation" and "scientific realism". A module will focus on "scientific communication".
Students will have a complete understanding of relations between philosophy and science in Modern and Contemporary Age. Special importance will be placed on classic topics such as "scientific theory", "science and metaphysics" and "scientific progress". Students will study the major epistemological currents through specific texts.
Students will learn to master the fundamentals of epistemology, thus gaining the knowledge needed to address topics on a more specialized level.
Combination of traditional lectures (44 hours) and classroom discussion of the project selected by each student (10 hours)
1. Main topics of philosophy of science. 2. Science and common sense. 3. Various kinds of knowledge. 4. Scientific explanation. 5. Scientific communication. 6. Explanation and interpretation.
(Students from the study program in "Journalism and Publishing" can take the 6-CFU course)
Ricevimento: Wednesday and Thursday, presidenza Scuola Scienze Umanistiche, via Balbi 2, 2nd floor
MICHELE MARSONET (President)
MARIA CRISTINA AMORETTI
MARCELLO FRIXIONE
FABIO PATRONE
MASSIMILIANO VIGNOLO
(approx. from Sept. 21 to Dec. 20)
Oral exam
Oral exam and an optional essay to be discussed during the exam or during class.
http://www.scienzeumanistiche.unige.it/?page_id=832&contenuto=corso&id=67
