WHAT IS SCIENCE?

The What is Science? course covers the main contributions of three of the most relevant philosophers of science of all time: Rudolf Carnap, Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn. The conception that each of these authors makes of the scientific phenomenon serves as an excuse to review the main scientific theories, which will be presented in their historical context.

After completing the course, students will have understood the successes and limitations of the different interpretations that have been offered about the scientific phenomenon.

The content of the course consists of three units:

1. Logical Positivism: the philosophy of Rudolf Carnap.
2. Karl Popper: the rise and fall of falsificationism.
3. Thomas Kuhn: paradigms, revolutions and… a whiff of relativism?

Asynchronous lessons.

• EUNICE student: enrolled as a Masters or PhD student in one of the universities of EUNICE European University alliance.
• B2 level of English.
• Basic Science Education.
• Intellectual curiosity.

Study Level: Master, PhD

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website or contact Bernd.Groll@b-tu.de
• UC students: except for the Language courses, in order to ask for ECTS recognition at your university, you must also apply at the internal UC Virtual Mobility call available from 10 July 2023.
• UVAASA students: click here to know more about this course’s ECTS recognition at your university.
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• KU students: all students apply via UniversityAdmissions. Find more information here: apply to master’s (universityadmissions.se) and here: bachelor’s requirements (universityadmissions.se)
• UoP students: for questions about enrolment and recognition please consult  the responsible person  at your university (Director of Studies or ECTS coordinator) or contact a.vogopoulou@go.uop.gr

Any question? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.