Philosophy of Science
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with a sound knowledge of the main topics in philosophy of science, with a focus on recent debates in philosophy of cognitive neuroscience.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students will
- have a deep knowledge of key topics in philosophy of science, especially in philosophy of cognitive neuroscience
- master the literature in philosophy and cognitive neuroscience
- understand the philosophical implications of hotly debated issues in cognitive neuroscience
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students will be able
- to develop a rigorous philosophical approach to cognitive neuroscience
- to integrate methodological tools and conceptual analysis
- to provide theoretically and empirically sounded arguments
At the end of the course, students will
- have a deep knowledge of key topics in philosophy of science, especially in philosophy of cognitive neuroscience
- master the literature in philosophy and cognitive neuroscience
- understand the philosophical implications of hotly debated issues in cognitive neuroscience
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students will be able
- to develop a rigorous philosophical approach to cognitive neuroscience
- to integrate methodological tools and conceptual analysis
- to provide theoretically and empirically sounded arguments
Lesson period: First 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
First semester
Modules or teaching units
Unità didattica A
M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unità didattica B
M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unità didattica C
M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
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