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Philosophy of Science - Period 2
Computer Science Program
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: 8/15/25 - 12/20/25
Philosophy of Science - Period 2
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Primary Subject Area: Philosophy
Instruction in: English
Course Code: W_BA_SCIE
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 84
DESCRIPTION
This course will address key-subjects in philosophy of science:
- Classical philosophy of science (logical positivism and Popper);
- Historical and sociological research in science;
- Realism and the nature of scientific explanation;
- Philosophy of Social Science and the Humanities;
- Science and values;
- Feminist's perspectives on science
Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.
- Classical philosophy of science (logical positivism and Popper);
- Historical and sociological research in science;
- Realism and the nature of scientific explanation;
- Philosophy of Social Science and the Humanities;
- Science and values;
- Feminist's perspectives on science
Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.