OVERVIEW

The course of Methodology of human sciences introduces the philosophy of human and social sciences, and the difference with philosophy of natural sciences.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Being able to outline the main differences between the methodologies of human/social sciences and the methodologies of natural sciences, by referring to the current debate. Reading and analyzing texts will be key to understanding.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Being able to outline the main differences between the methodologies of human/social sciences and the methodologies of natural sciences, by referring to the current debate. Reading and analyzing texts will be key to understanding.

TEACHING METHODS

The course will be held as a series of seminars: different texts will be read and discussed in class.
Tests will be given throughout the semester, in order to assess students' success in learning.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course

Empirical natural sciences and social sciences.
Historicism and reductionism in humanities and in historical-social sciences
The problem of relativism in humanities and in historical-social sciences
A 15-hour module will be held by Fabio Patrone on the topic of mental experiments in humanities.
For the 6-CFU exam the compulsory texts are: "Filosofia della scienza sociale", plus another book that students can choose among the ones indicated in the Readings/Bibliography section. Otherwise, students can choose 2 books. Students are advised to write an essay on a topic approved by the professor.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The reading list for this course, together with the lecturer's suggestions and instructions are available on the Italian version of the web page.

For the 6-CFU exam the compulsory texts are: "Filosofia della scienza sociale", plus another book that students can choose among the ones indicated in the Readings/Bibliography section. Otherwise, students can choose 2 books. 

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MICHELE MARSONET (President)

MARIA CRISTINA AMORETTI

MARCELLO FRIXIONE

FABIO PATRONE

MASSIMILIANO VIGNOLO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

February 20, 2018

Class schedule

METODOLOGY OF HUMAN SCIENCES

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam

ASSESSMENT METHODS

In addition to the oral examination, students must submit a written essay (to be agreed upon with the professor) that they will defend during their oral exam.
The exam will assess students' ability to outline the main differences between the methodologies in humanities/social sciences and the methodologies in natural sciences, and their ability to refer to the current debate. Reading and analyzing texts will be key to understanding.

Exam schedule