FIL4200 – Theory of Cognition/Philosophy of Science

Course content

The content of the course will vary from year to year, but it will be based on current central problems within epistemology and/or philosophy of science. The seminar will be based on philosophical texts, current relevant research articles and original texts.

Learning outcome

To complete the course the student is expected to:

• have good knowledge of the core texts for the course
• be able to apply knowledge of the course area in order to critically evaluate new research contributions in the literature.
• be able to discuss the philosophical issues covered in the course in a critical and professional manner, both orally and in writing.

Admission to the course

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

Students enrolled in other Master`s Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

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Requires admission to the Master`s programme in philosophy.

Recommended previous knowledge

FIL2208 – Major - Theory of cognition/Philosophy of science (discontinued)

Overlapping courses

• 10 credits overlap with FIL2208 – Major - Theory of cognition/Philosophy of science (discontinued).

Teaching

24 hours of combined seminars/lectures.

Active participation and regular attendance is expected.

Examination

A term paper of approximately 10-12 pages, references not included. You submit the exam in Inspera.

You are entitled to supervision provided you hand in a draft of the paper.

Evaluation criteria fall 2018.

Language of examination

The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

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