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:

Any question? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.

“Dare to discover what science is”

Study Level
Master, PhD
Applications deadline
15 December 2023
Dates
12 February - 29 March, 2024
Accreditation
2 ECTS
Mode
Online self-study