To initiate the students to the core topics and questions of philosophy of science, mostly in its epistemological dimension (about the nature, the bounds and stakes of scientific knowledge).
The course will associate a (quite light) historical approach of philosophy of science to current reflexions about hot topics (scientific realism, empiricism and its critics, scientific method, modelling, the demarcation between science and pseudoscience or scientific expertise).
Oral exam on the content of the lectures.
Slides of the lectures as well as references will be provided on WebCampus.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Physics | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Biology | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Chemistry | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Geography : General | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Geology | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Mathematics | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 2 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Biology | Standard | 3 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Geology | Standard | 3 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Geography : General | Standard | 3 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 3 | 2 |