History and Philosophy of Sciences
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the basics of epistemology and general philosophy of science as well as with the essential traits of the most significant debates that have shaped it. An interdisciplinary approach will be applied and examples from various scientific disciplines and their history will be examined during classes.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the study path, the graduate
1. masters the basic concepts and fundamental themes characterising philosophy of science
2. knows the fundamental elements of science methodology and can connect them with appropriate historical cases.
3. knows the characterizing steps in the development of the theory of evolution
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the study path, the graduate
1. can critically analyze a text concerning past scientific problems as well as in epistemology and philosophy of science, with particular regard to the life sciences
2. can discern the various kinds of scientific reasoning and understand the validity of arguments brought by her/his own and others
can analyze debates within the philosophy of science with appropriate historical connections
3. can apply the methodological tools acquired to solve theoretical and practical problems
At the end of the study path, the graduate
1. masters the basic concepts and fundamental themes characterising philosophy of science
2. knows the fundamental elements of science methodology and can connect them with appropriate historical cases.
3. knows the characterizing steps in the development of the theory of evolution
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the study path, the graduate
1. can critically analyze a text concerning past scientific problems as well as in epistemology and philosophy of science, with particular regard to the life sciences
2. can discern the various kinds of scientific reasoning and understand the validity of arguments brought by her/his own and others
can analyze debates within the philosophy of science with appropriate historical connections
3. can apply the methodological tools acquired to solve theoretical and practical problems
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Part 1. Basic elements of general philosophy of science and history of science
· S. Okasha, Philosophy of Science. A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2002 (chap. I-VI).
· Additional material will be discussed during the lectures. It will be available on the on-line platform "Ariel".
Part 2. The conceptual change and the history of syphilis
· E. Mayr, What Makes Biology Unique?, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2004.
· Additional material will be discussed during the lectures. It will be available on the on-line platform "Ariel".
Prerequisites and examination procedures: Oral exam.
Teaching Methods: Frontal lectures, occasionally with Powerpoint.
Language of instruction: Italian
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Program information: PPT-Slides will be available on the on-line platform "Ariel"; the program and a detailed Syllabus are published on the course Web pages.
WEB pages: Teacher's homepage: http://www.filosofia.unimi.it/guzzardi/
· S. Okasha, Philosophy of Science. A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2002 (chap. I-VI).
· Additional material will be discussed during the lectures. It will be available on the on-line platform "Ariel".
Part 2. The conceptual change and the history of syphilis
· E. Mayr, What Makes Biology Unique?, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2004.
· Additional material will be discussed during the lectures. It will be available on the on-line platform "Ariel".
Prerequisites and examination procedures: Oral exam.
Teaching Methods: Frontal lectures, occasionally with Powerpoint.
Language of instruction: Italian
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Program information: PPT-Slides will be available on the on-line platform "Ariel"; the program and a detailed Syllabus are published on the course Web pages.
WEB pages: Teacher's homepage: http://www.filosofia.unimi.it/guzzardi/
FIS/08 - PHYSICS TEACHING AND HISTORY OF PHYSICS
M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
M-STO/05 - HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
M-STO/05 - HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Guzzardi Luca
Shifts:
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Professor:
Guzzardi LucaProfessor(s)