UE00FB51 Philosophy of the Human Sciences (2 op)
Verkosto-opintojakso
Verkosto: Kansalliset tohtoriopinnot
Tarjolla: Tohtorikoulutus
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Kuvaus
The module will look at some central philosophical issues in the human sciences (broadly construed). The topics covered by the course include such as: What are the differences in the physical (the perspective of the natural sciences) and the mental (humanistic, psychological, social scientific perspectives) ways of studying the world? What is the mind-body problem? What are mental states? How are the mental (psychological) and physical (biological) ways of investigating humans connected? What is consciousness? Can there be a science of consciousness? What is the problem of free will? Can we view humans as autonomous, free agents within a scientific worldview? How are human actions explained? Are they causal explanations? Or are human actions irreducibly goal-directed? How do reasons explain?
The first meeting will contain a lecture on the topics of the seminar and instructions on how to complete the course. The following five meetings will acquaint you with five central philosophical issues/debates of the theme of the seminar. The topic of the seventh meeting will be agreed on during the course together with the participants.
Osaamistavoitteet
After completing the course, you
- are acquainted with the current philosophical, theoretical, and conceptual issues and debates of your field of science
- have acquired conceptual and argumentative tools for discussing and writing about the foundational issues of your field
- are acquainted with sources for finding information about the philosophical issues relevant to your research
- understand complex arguments
- understand the broader context of research
- are able to create visionary ideas and/or ways of working
Lisätietoja
Tarjontatieto:
For researchers
Accreditations, exemption examinations or alternative courses are not available for the course.
Esitietojen kuvaus
The course is useful during the mid-stages of doctoral training.