Philosophy of science

Object: The course will give students an introduction to basic questions in philosophy of science. How is the world constructed? How is it possible to acquire knowledge about the universe? Emphasis on showing various philosophical positions and the meaning of basic consideration and reflection. The students' reflection on their own experience and project will be very important. Further, we will be discussing basic problems regarding ethics and aesthetics.
Academic content: The course will deal with the following main subjects:
1. Paradigms in philosophy of science
2. Ontology
3. Epistemology
4. Reflection on own experience and project
5. Ethics
6. Aesthetics


Workform:

15 hours seminar:

Wed 08 September 8.15–11.00
Thur 09 September 8.15–14.00 (Note the time)
Wed 22 September 8.15–11.00
Thur 23 September 8.15–11.00


Prequalifications:

The course starts 08/09/2010 / Week 36, and ends 23/09/2010 / Week 38

Location: Auditorium, Kong Oscarsgt. 62

Provider: MA design

Target group: MA Design

Target year of study: Master 2

Capacity: 20

Course/projectleader:


Academic staff:

Huus, Ã…se

aase.huusSPAMFILTER@khib.no Førsteamanuensis, masterkoordinator

Trygve Westheim - oversetter / 19/08/2010

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