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701-0701-01L 1 Credits DZ , BSC , SHE D-USYS , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-ITET , D-CHAB , D-HEST

Philosophy of Science: Exercises

Wissenschaftsphilosophie: Übungen

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Christoph Johannes Baumberger
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:09

Abstract

The exercises in philosophy of science serve to develop skills in critical thinking by discussing seminal texts about the rationality of science. Topics discussed include the significance and limits of empirical, mathematical and logical methods, as well as problems and ethical issues raised by the use of science in society.

Objective

Students can engage with problems in the philosophy of science and to relate them to natural and environmental sciences. They learn to analyze and summarize philosophical texts. In this way, they develop their skills in critical thinking with a focus on the rationality of science.

Content

The optional exercises accompany the lecture and serve to develop skills in critical thinking with a focus on the rationality of science, based on discussing seminal texts. The texts cover important positions in the philosophy of science and their critics. Topics discussed include the significance and limits of empirical, mathematical and logical methods, as well as problems and ethical issues raised by the use of science in society.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A reader will be available for students.

Literature

A list of literature will be distributed to the students together with the reader.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DZ , BSC , SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
exercise Wissenschaftsphilosophie: Übungen
  • Tue 15:15-17:00 (ML F 38)
1 h weekly

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