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851-0112-00L 2 Credits

Theory, experiment and simulation

Theorie, Experiment und Simulation

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:13

Objective

The course will give an overview over the philosophical problems concerning the widely used method of simulation in the sciences.

Content

For this purpose texts from different philosophical schools are discussed which approach the question of the relation between theory, experiment and simulation.

Resources

Literature

A list of texts will be put on the web-pages of the chair for philosophy shortly before term starts.

General Information

Language
German

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Theorie, Experiment und Simulation
  • Thu 16:15-18:00 (RAC E 14)
2 h weekly

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