Study Programmes 2015-2016
| PHIL0030-1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Theory of knowledge and philosophy of sciences | |||||||||||||||||
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Duration :
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| 30h Th | |||||||||||||||||
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| Laurence Bouquiaux | |||||||||||||||||
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Substitute(s) :
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| Sébastien Richard | |||||||||||||||||
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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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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program | |||||||||||||||||
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Course contents :
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| The course, devoted to the philosophy of physics, has to do with the notions of body, space and motion. | |||||||||||||||||
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To understand how scientifical problematics and philosophical questions can intercross and be mutually transformed.
To be aware of the interest and vitality of research in the philosophy of sciences by the thorough enquiry into some particular questions. |
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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| The course "Introduction à la philosophie des sciences" (BAC1) is a useful but not essential prerequisite. Understanding of this course is made easier by a good command of physics and mathematics at secondary school level. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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| Face-to-face
See : http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| A list of books is provided for the students during the course. Lecture notes are given out during the first sessions. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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