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| PHIL0040-1 | Introduction to the philosophy of sciences
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master in Anthropology, in-depth approach, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Master in Anthropology, Teaching Focus, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Master in Anthropology, specialized approach in applied anthropology, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Master en anthropologie, à finalité spécialisée en anthropologie des dynamiques sociales et du développement, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Bachelier en philosophie | | 4 |
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| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, 3rd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in Information and Communication, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in Information and Communication, 3rd year | | 3 |
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| Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures, German, Dutch and English, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, General, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in History, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in modern languages and literatures, general orientation, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, Musicology, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies, 3rd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in philosophy, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Lecturer : | Laurence Bouquiaux |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| I. science - culture - society.
-The different divisions of learning : theory of knowledge, epistemology, history of science, sociology of sciences.
-Science and society
-Science and philosophy
II. What is science ?
-G. Bachelard
-Logical positivism
-K. Popper
-I. Lakatos
-Th. Kuhn
-The question of relativism
III. Epistemologic status of human sciences. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To understand the challenges of the main proceedings of the philosophy of sciences in the XXth century. To be able to question the epistemologic status of the different divisions of learning students are presented with during their studying. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| none |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| See : http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| A collection of texts explaining the course is made available to students.
A list of reference books is given out during the first lessons. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral exam in June. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| laurence.bouquiaux@ulg.ac.be
04 366 55 91 |
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| Items online : |
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| Notes en ligne |
| Les notes sont disponibles sur MyULg. |
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