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Postgraduate Module Descriptor
SOCM945: Philosophy of Science
This module descriptor refers to the 2022/3 academic year.
Module Aims
To provide a thorough and rigorous discussion of the main issues in contemporary philosophy of science. To foster techniques of analytical and critical inquiry.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Understand a range of different theories and approaches in philosophy of science 2. Analyse and evaluate those theories and approaches in a rigorous, informed and critical way 3. Understand the significance of these debates within a broader historical and sociological context. |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. Appreciate the diversity of different methods used in philosophical research 5. Critically and rigorously evaluate a range of different philosophical styles and approaches 6. Reflect critically upon the relationship between philosophy and other disciplines |
| Personal and Key Skills | 7. Engage in complex arguments verbally and in small groups 8. Critically engage with written texts in a clear and rigorous way 9. Present complex ideas to peers and respond to questions in a clear and respectful manner |