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
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.
Model the possibilities for integrating basic issues of philosophy of science and their special features into their own doctoral thesis. Able to evaluate the scientific publications read at the level of theories and paradigms pf philosophy of science. Critically analyse the views of modern scientists on the issues of philosophy of science.
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 Pharmacy), DVAfeng | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | ||
| Health Care (subprogramme Medicine), DVAmeng | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | ||
| Health Care (subprogramme Psychology), DVApseng | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice |
