Philosophy and Logic of Science (DN_185)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to acquaint doctoral students with the concepts and challenges of philosophy of science (e.g. science and pseudoscience, objectivity and subjectivity, etc.), to analyse trends in 20th century science by discussing the philosophy of science in the context of its paradigms and content aspects, and to enhance doctoral students’ understanding of the research subject matter and research methodology in the context of the philosophy of science.
Prerequisites
Knowledge in philosophy and logic study courses, information literacy.
Learning outcomes
1.After completing the study course, students will be able to discuss issues of the philosophy of science. Describe the content aspects of philosophy of science, theories and paradigms; know the issue related to logic and drawing up conclusions of scientific research, define a research strategy from the point of view of philosophy of science in their own science sector. Use terminology of philosophy of science, know the latest literature.
1.Models the possibilities and peculiarities of integrating the basic questions of the philosophy of science for their doctoral thesis. Is able to evaluate the read scientific publications at the level of theories and paradigms of the philosophy of science. Critically analyses the views of contemporary scientists on the problems of the philosophy of science. Uses digital scientific information databases to search for, select and critically evaluate sources on theories, paradigms and problems of the philosophy of science. Structures and visualises arguments, identifies logical errors and compares different scientific positions using digital tools. Uses artificial intelligence tools critically and responsibly, checking the reliability of the information, arguments and references they provide, and respecting academic integrity.
1.Demonstrate the ability to analyse and synthesize the issues of philosophy of science, the skills to select and interpret the issues of philosophy of science relevant to the given field of science and the subject matter of their own doctoral thesis, the ability to interpret the manifestations of various scientific paradigms in the interview data obtained and publicly present and defend their interpretation using appropriate terminology.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care (subprogramme Psychology) | 4 | Doctor | Limited choice | Anita Pipere |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care (subprogramme Pharmacy) | 3 | Doctor | Limited choice | Anita Pipere |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care (subprogramme Medicine) | 4 | Doctor | Limited choice | Anita Pipere |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care (subprogramme Medicine) | 3 | Doctor | Limited choice | Anita Pipere | |
| Health Care (subprogramme Psychology) | 3 | Doctor | Limited choice | Anita Pipere |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care (subprogramme Pharmacy) | 4 | Doctor | Limited choice | Anita Pipere |
