261033 Introduction to philosophy of science (S) (WiSe 2016/2017)

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The course shall provide a general introduction into the philosophy of science. It will discuss classic authors, like Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos, and Feyerabend, as well as basic topics and problems, from scientific realism, theory change, and character of explanation up to questions of confirmation. The language will be English.

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Alan Chalmers: What Is this Thing Called Science? (Also available in German)

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weekly Mi 14-16 X-E1-201 19.10.2016-10.02.2017
not on: 11/9/16 / 12/28/16 / 1/4/17
one-time Mi 14-16 U0-131 09.11.2016

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26-GL_WP Grundlagen Wissenschaftsphilosophie Seminar 1 Study requirement
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26-HM_TP1_WP Hauptmodul TP1: Wissenschaftsphilosophie Seminar 1 Study requirement
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26-VT_WP Vertiefung Wissenschaftsphilosophie Seminar 1 Study requirement
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Degree programme/academic programme Validity Variant Subdivision Status Semester LP  
Philosophie (Gym/Ge als zweites U-Fach) / Master of Education (Enrollment until SoSe 2014) N6 HM TP WT; N8 HM SB PWISS    
Philosophie (Gym/Ge fortgesetzt) / Master of Education (Enrollment until SoSe 2014) N6 HM TP WT; N8 HM SB PWISS    
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