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Philosophy of Historiography II: History of Science

Course
2009-2010

Description

This course focuses on the conceptual and methodological problems of writing history of science. The discipline has undergone deep transformations in recent decades: the dominant approach has changed from a presentism that explains past science by reference to the truth to a contextualism that seeks to reconstruct the circumstances of utterances. We will examine this transformation and undertake a systematic discussion of philosophical issues involved.

Teaching method

Seminar

Admission requirements

A BA in Philosophy or another relevant subject.

Course objectives

Course objectives will be made available on Blackboard at the start of the course.

Required reading

Reading material will be made available on Blackboard during the course.

Test method

  • Class presentations (20%)

  • Final paper (80%)

Time table

See: Timetable MA Philosophy

Information

dr. J.W. McAllister ( j.w.mcallister@phil.leidenuniv.nl)

Registration

Please register for this course on U-twist. See registration procedure

Blackboard

Blackboard will be used for:

  • Making available the lecturer’s overhead presentations

  • Making available the reading material

Remarks

Specialisation: Theoretical Philosophy