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).
Written 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 Biology | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Mathematics | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Physics | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Geology | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Chemistry | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Geography : General | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 2 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Biology | Standard | 3 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 3 | 2 |