Philosophy of the Sciences I

Code:

FILO034

Acronym:

FC_I

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Philosophy
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Philosophy

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
FILO	57	FILO - Study Plan	2	-	6	4

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1. To acquire an introductory preparation in Philosophy of Sciences. 2. To analise historical and contemporary texts concerning Philosophy of Sciences. 3. To understand the historical genesis of Philosophy of Sciences as a branch of Philosophy. 4. To study specifical themes and problems of Philosophy of Sciences.

Learning outcomes and competences

1. To be able to explain terms and notions essential to Philosophy of Sciences . 2. To know to analise historical and contemporary texts concerning Philosophy of Science. 3. To be able to explain the historical genesis of Philosophy of Sciences as a branch of Philosophy. 4. To explain and discuss specific issues and problems of Philosophy of Sciences.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applicable.

Program

1. The scope of Philosophy of Sciences as a branch of Philosophy. 2. Philosophy of Sciences and History of Sciences. 3. Philosophy of Science before Modern Science. 4. The Rise of Early Modern Science and its philosophical implications. 5. Scientific Methodology and Philosophy in the nineteenth century. 6. Scientific Methodology and Philosophy in the twentieth century. 7. Philosophical questions concerning the scientific revolution in the twentieth century. 8. Science and Society

Mandatory literature

Bachelard, Gaston, 1884-1962; O novo espírito científico. ISBN: 972-44-0915-5
Carrilho, Manuel Maria; Epistemologia
Carrilho, Manuel Maria; A^filosofia das ciências. ISBN: 972-23-1755-5
Javier Echeverría; Introdução à metodologia da ciência, Almedina
Feyerabend, Paul, 1924-1994; Contra o método. ISBN: 972-708-191-6
Gil, Fernando 340; A^ciência tal qual se faz. ISBN: 972-9230-61-7
Kuhn, Thomas, 1922-1996; A^estrutura das revoluções científicas. ISBN: 978-989-8174-42-0
Thomas Kuhn; A revolução copernicana : a astronomia planetária no desenvolvimento do pensamento ocidental , Edições 70
Imre Lakatos; Falsificação e metodologia dos programas de investigação científica , Edições 70
John Losee; A Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science, Oxford University Press
W. H. Newton-Smith; A Companion to the Philosophy of Science, Blackwell
Popper, Karl, 1902-1994; The^logic of scientific discovery. ISBN: 0-415-27844-9
Heisenberg, Werner; A imagem da natureza na física moderna

Complementary Bibliography

Gil, Fernando 340; Controvérsias científicas e filosóficas. ISBN: 972-664-046-6
Harré, Rom; As filosofias da ciência
Lecourt, Dominique 300; Dictionnaire d.histoire et philosophie des sciences. ISBN: 2-13-049992-9
Francis Bacon; Novum Organum, Diagonal
David Hume ; Tratado da Natureza Humana, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Teaching methods and learning activities

Mixed seminary and lecture-based course, including tutorials.  Discussions with students.

keywords

Social sciences
Humanities > Philosophy

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Trabalho escrito	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	110,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

In accordance with the regulations in force

Calculation formula of final grade

Written assignment, to be orally presented (50%) + Final examination (50).

Examinations or Special Assignments

There is none required.

Internship work/project

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

According to the regulations in force.