Philosophy of Science for Doctoral Students
This course provides an overview of the fundamental issues and historical development of modern philosophy of science.
We will review different approaches to scientific explanation and understanding, the nature and function of different theories, as well as different conceptionsabout the distinctive features and progression of scientific knowledge, and also discuss the relationship between natural sciences, the humanities and social sciences.
Course information
Number of credits
7.5 credits
Given by
Faculty of Social Sciences
Open to
Doctoral students within the subject at Linnaeus University and other Swedish universities.
Teaching language
Swedish and English
Location
Växjö
Next course occasion
Spring 2024
Study rate, or the equivalent
50 %
Prerequisites
Admission to third-cycle studies is required.
Teaching method
The course is given in Swedish once a year in the autumn semester. The course is given in English once every two years, in the spring semester.
Course content
Read about the course's content and intended learning outcomes in the Course description.
