The Introduction is part of the Introductory Module of HEPS and provides a more in-depth overview of the field. Topics include the methodology of scientific research, scientific explanation, relations among scientific fields, social epistemology.
The course is more advanced than the philosophical parts of the Introduction to Science Studies, but it is still suited for all students, including beginners, interested in gaining an overview of philosophy of science.
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26-GL_WP Grundlagen Wissenschaftsphilosophie | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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Seminar 2 | Study requirement
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- | Graded examination | Student information | |
26-HEPS-EM_ver1 Einführungsmodul | Einführung in die Wissenschaftsphilosophie | Study requirement
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26-HM_TP1_WP Hauptmodul TP1: Wissenschaftsphilosophie | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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26-HM_TP5_ET Hauptmodul TP5: Erkenntnistheorie | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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26-VT_WP Vertiefung Wissenschaftsphilosophie | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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The binding module descriptions contain further information, including specifications on the "types of assignments" students need to complete. In cases where a module description mentions more than one kind of assignment, the respective member of the teaching staff will decide which task(s) they assign the students.
A corresponding course offer for this course already exists in the e-learning system. Teaching staff can store materials relating to teaching courses there: