OVERVIEW

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".

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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. 

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will learn to master the fundamentals of epistemology, thus gaining the knowledge needed to address topics on a more specialized level.

TEACHING METHODS

Combination of traditional lectures (44 hours) and classroom discussion of the project selected by each student (10 hours)

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

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)

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MICHELE MARSONET (President)

MARIA CRISTINA AMORETTI

MARCELLO FRIXIONE

FABIO PATRONE

MASSIMILIANO VIGNOLO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

(approx. from Sept. 21 to Dec. 20)

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Oral exam and an optional essay to be discussed during the exam or during class.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.scienzeumanistiche.unige.it/?page_id=832&contenuto=corso&id=67