 | Study programme 2023-2024 | Français | |
| Philosophy of Science | |||
Learning Activity |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-PHYS-120 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | Français | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
Content of Learning Activity
The main epistemologies will be studied: inductivism, Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos, Feyerabend. A critique will be made of these epistemologies and they will be compared to each other in terms of their conception of science, progress and criteria of scientificity.
In addition, the course will focus on certain key moments in the history of science or on certain debates or controversies.
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Alan Chalmers book - Qu'est-ce que la science? (English title - What Is This Thing Called Science?)
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
Not applicable
Mode of delivery
- Face-to-face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
- Conférences
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)
Location of learning activity
- Université de Mons - Mons
Location of assessment
- Université de Mons - Mons