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180095 SE Philosophy of Science Colloquium (2022S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Note: This seminar might move on-site after the Easter break.

  • Thursday 10.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Thursday 17.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Thursday 24.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Thursday 31.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Thursday 07.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Thursday 28.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Thursday 05.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Thursday 12.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Thursday 19.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Thursday 02.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Thursday 09.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Thursday 23.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Thursday 30.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The Philosophy of Science Colloquium has two parts: lectures delivered by guest speakers and seminar meetings. This semester the topic is the history and philosophy of algebra in the 19th Century, with a special focus on the so-called Principle of Permanence of Forms, central to the foundational debates on the nature of mathematics.

Assessment and permitted materials

This is a discussion-based seminar, with minimal lecturing, focused on careful reading and rigorous understanding of philosophical texts.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Active participation in discussion (15%), seminar presentation (25%), and a term paper on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor (60%). Detailed instructions for writing your paper will be given in the seminar.

By registering for this course, you agree that the automated plagiarism checking software Turnitin will check all written submissions made by you in Moodle.

All the evaluation components above are required for successfully completing this course. Only one unexcused absence is permitted.

Grading scale:
100-90 pts -- very good
89-80 pts -- good
79-66 pts -- satisfactory
65-51 pts -- sufficient
50-0 pts -- insufficient

Examination topics

There is no exam in this seminar.

Reading list


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