8231003 Philosophy and History of Science
| Numbering Code | U-LET32 28231 LJ34 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | special lecture | |
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| Language | Japanese and English | Day/Period | Fri.2 | |
| Instructor name | ISEDA TETSUJI (Graduate School of Letters Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | The aim of this special lecture is to introduce the participants into the field of philosophy of science through lectures focusing on classic and basic papers in the field. More concretely, In the first half of the class, we read classic papers of Mill, Whewell, Popper, Grunbaum and others. Lectures on the background of the papers will be given. In the latter half of the class, we pick up several areas in philosophy of science that attract attention recently. We read related basic literature and there will be lectures on the background, relationship with contemporary issues (especially implications in Japanese context) of the readings. Through such readings and lectures, this class try to show the breadth of the field of philosophy of science. | |||
| Course Goals | To be able to explain the historical background and basic issues of the field of philosophy of science. To be able to connect ideas in philosophy of science to various contemporary issues. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
The lectures will be given both in Japanese and English. Part I Classical Issues of Philosophy of Science 1. Scientific Reasoning (4 weeks) 2. What is Science? (3 weeks) Part II Various Basic Issues in Philosophy of Science 3 Philosophy of Medicine (4 weeks) 4 Philosophy of Precautionary Principle (3 weeks) Wrap up (1 week) |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | The evaluation will be based on two papers (50% each). The points of view of the evaluation are the understanding of the content of the class and appropriate application of the understanding to concrete cases. | |||
| Course Requirements | No background is required, but if you are not familiar with philosophy of science in general, please read some introductory book by yourself. Okasha's introductory book (Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction) is recommended. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Participants are expected to read the assigned reading before each class to be able to take part in the class discussion. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References |
relevant parts of the following book will be distributed in the class. Bird, A. and Ladyman, J., eds. (2013) Arguing about Science. Routledge. |
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