Prospectus

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Philosophy of Natural Sciences II

Course
2009-2010

Description

An advanced course in foundations and methodology of the natural sciences. The course will treat a number of specialist themes in the philosophy of physics and/or biology, depending on the participants’ interests. Sample themes: analysis of empirical data in physical sciences, philosophy of cosmology, the species problem, foundations of evolutionary theory. Further details available on request from the lecturer.

Timetable

See Timetables Philosophy

Method of instruction

Depending on the number of enrolments this course will be offered either as a full seminar or as a series of individual tutorial sessions.

Examination

To be announced

Required reading

A selection of books and journal articles, available in libraries; the reading list will be determined at the beginning of the course.

Admission requirements

Admission to this course is restricted to MA students in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline, specialisation Natural Science, who have completed course WMSNA1 (Philosophy of Natural Science I).

Information at

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

Remarks

Compulsory course for MA students in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline, specialisation Natural Science.

Registration

Please register for this course with the student administration: y.van.eijk@phil.leidenuniv.nl