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180213 SE Emergence in Sciences (2020W)

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

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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Teaching takes place online as long as the Covid-19 crisis continues

  • Tuesday 13.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 20.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 27.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 03.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 10.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 17.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 24.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 01.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 15.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 12.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 19.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 26.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims and contents:

This is a short advanced introduction to the notion of emergence, and its place and role in contemporary philosophy of science. The course provides an overview of the current theories of emergence, linking them to several important philosophical notions such as physicalism, holism, methodological individualism, and multiple realizability. The relations between scientific and philosophical conceptions of emergence are discussed, using some scientific examples as illustrations.

Methods:
- short lectures by the instructor
- close reading and critical discussion of the literature (concepts, themes, arguments)
- question(s) concerning the reading(s) submitted through Moodle
- chairing or co-chairing the group discussion
- a short thesis-oriented essay on a specific theme discussed in the course

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation (20%), motivated questions on readings (20 %), (co-)chairing a class (10%), and a short thesis-oriented essay on a specific theme discussed in the course (50 %).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Requirements:
1. Active participation to the seminar, only one absence without a valid excuse is allowed.
2. Readings and assignments: You have to prepare for the classes well enough to be able to present the basic argument(s) of the readings. Additionally, you have to send a motivated question on the weekly reading to the Moodle dashboard 48 hours before the class.
3. Each student needs to chair, or co-chair, one class. The chair(s) should give a comprehensive overview of the submitted questions, and lead the discussion.
4. A short thesis-oriented essay in English on a chosen topic (2000 words, excluding references). The more specific instructions will be given later.

Examination topics

No examination

Reading list

Humphreys, Paul. 2016. Emergence. New York: Oxford University Press.
Some selected journal articles (in Moodle)

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 01.10.2020 15:09