Universität Wien

180120 SE Introduction to Philosophy of Biology (2020S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Details

max. 30 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Mittwoch 11.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 18.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 25.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 01.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 22.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 29.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 06.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 13.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 20.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 27.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 03.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 10.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 17.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 24.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The course acts as a broad introduction to the various issues in contemporary philosophy of biological science. Topics include explanation in the life sciences (laws, models, mechanisms), the nature of evolutionary theory, reductionism and biological functions, evolutionary contingency and the biological basis of mind and social behaviour. The philosophical topics are approached from a pragmatic and scientifically-informed perspective and the readings are accompanied by scientific journal articles and other resources.

Having taken the course the students should be able to navigate the conceptual landscape of contemporary philosophy of biology. Besides being able to take part in philosophical argumentation, the students will also learn about the naturalistic approach to philosophy of science, where conceptual philosophical work is developed in close connection to actual scientific practices and results.

Methods include close reading and critical discussion of the literature (concepts, themes, arguments), written reflections of the articles, (co-)chairing the group discussion, and a short presentation of an article of interest.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Assessment is based on attendance, class participation and assignments.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

1. Active participation to the seminar (25%)
2. Homework (25%)
3. Co-chairing a session (10%)
4. A thesis-oriented essay (40%)

Prüfungsstoff

Literatur

The full list of readings will be given at the first lecture.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:21