Undergraduate Module Descriptor

PHL2026: Philosophy of Science

This module descriptor refers to the 2017/8 academic year.

Overview

NQF Level 5
Credits 15 ECTS Value 7.5
Term(s) and duration

This module ran during term 1 (11 weeks)

Academic staff

Dr Adam Toon (Lecturer)

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Available via distance learning

No

This module will introduce you to key debates in the philosophy of science. It will draw on canonical texts, as well as historical and sociological case studies, running from classic philosophical debates in the 1960s about the status of scientific knowledge up to recent work in science and technological studies that brings in the practical and social dimensions of science. The module will also explore the relationship between history, sociology and philosophy of science. It has no prerequisites and is suitable for non-specialist students in the social and natural sciences, the humanities and engineering. It is also appropriate for students following interdisciplinary pathways.

The module will be taught through a combination of lectures and seminars. Seminars will be organised around open-ended discussion of pre-assigned readings.

Module created

04/03/2009

Last revised

04/10/2016