Philosophy of Science
Management and Organization
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy of Science | YOD115 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Fazilet Burcu ÇAM
Prof. Dr. Muhsin HALİS
Associate Prof. Dr. Hakan KAPUCU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain new thoughts on the relation between social science and philosophy
2) Interpret with a critical perspective to the main issues of philosophy of social science
3) Explain philosophical disputes on differences between social sciences and natural sciences
4) Analyze philosophical arguments about functional explanations
5) Interpret philosophical disputes about ontological status of human beings in nature
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | High | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | High | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Research Methods
Course Contents
-Definitions of science and philosophy, importance of science, characteristics of science, logical inference techniques, stages of scientific method, different philosophical views on scientific method, experiment, observation and measurement processes in scientific method, some philosophers of philosophy of science.
Weekly Schedule
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Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Lecture
3) Lecture
4) Question-Answer
5) Discussion
6) Discussion
7) Discussion
8) Self Study
9) Self Study
10) Self Study
11) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required