- Credits: 5 ECTS
- Time:
- Week 38, 17 to 19 September 2024
- Week 41, 8 to 9 October 2024
- Place: Molde University College
- Application deadline: 15 August 2024
- Application form: https://nettskjema.no/a/408340
About the course
The course provides a broad introduction to the philosophy of science, with emphasis on the history of science, the strategies of science in producing knowledge, and the interaction between science and society. The course will present the role, basic concepts and main perspectives in in philosophy of science. Moreover, the course will address different topics in philosophy of science such as scientific reasoning, explanation in science, and perspective on the role and use of theories. The course will also present issues and perspectives on research ethics.
You could find more about the course content here:
https://www.himolde.no/english/studies/courses/log/2024/autumn/drl005.html
The course is free of charge for all PhD students.
Recommended requirements
Concepts and topics of philosophy of science are applied on research within the participant’s own research tradition. Consequently, it is preferable that the participants have begun working with their doctoral thesis. If the participant has not begun working with the thesis, it is necessary that a research plan is formulated, specifying research questions, method(s) and theoretical perspective(s).
The research plan should be uploaded via the application form.
Evaluation
Written and oral presentation of individual assignments related to the curriculum and
participants’ research interests.
Grades: Pass/Fail.
Course responsible
Lise L. Halse: lise.l.halse@himolde.no
Contact person: Øystein Nerland: oystein.nerland@himolde.no