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Critical Thinking and Philosophy of Science in Psychology (VPUPK_424)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Elīna Zelčāne
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Psychology
Objective
The aim of the course is to develop students' understanding of the role of philosophy of science and epistemology in psychology and to strengthen their critical thinking, argumentation, and scientific evidence evaluation skills, providing a foundation for evidence-based psychological understanding and professional practice.
Prerequisites
Secondary school-level knowledge of philosophy
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.Defines basic concepts of philosophy and epistemology
Skills
1.Evaluate the scientific validity of psychology claims based on theoretical analysis and empirical evidence
Competence
1.Integrate principles of philosophy, critical thinking and reasoning in analysis of psychology-related expressions
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2026, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 1 | Bachelor | Required | ||
| Psychology | 1 | Bachelor | Required |
