Philosophy of Science and Research Ethics
Knowledge
Candidates
- Will master key beliefs and fundamental concepts of Philosophy of Science and will be able to apply these analytically to their own PhD project
- Will be able to assess the appropriateness and application of various understandings of knowledge, ontology and epistemology and relate such knowledge to different research traditions and methods
- Will have extensive knowledge of research ethics principles and guidelines, including laws and regulations relevant to PhD studies
Skills
Candidates
- Will be able to identify and critically and constructively analyse central issues in the Philosophy of Science linked to their own research project
- Will be able to manage complex academic questions through analytical application of concepts from the Philosophy of Science and challenge established knowledge and practice within their own subject area
- Will be able to identify and critically assess research ethics obligations and issues linked to the research process as a whole
General competence
Candidates
- Will be able to identify central issues from the Philosophy of Science linked to a broad spectrum of research projects and scientific publications, as well as discussing these with peers
- Will be able to assess the need for innovation within their own subject area, as well as identifying and communicating how the Philosophy of Science can contribute to developments within their own subject area
- Will be able to identify relevant new ethical issues and exercise and disseminate their research in accordance with applicable research ethics standards and guidelines
The teaching language will be English, but Scandinavian languages may be used if mastered by all participants
The teaching in the course is organised through two sessions, the first lasting four days and the second lasting two days. Lectures and student-led seminars, some of which may be digital, will be used together with presentations and discussion of candidate’s own projects (in connection with coursework requirements).
Coursework requirements:
The course has one individual coursework requiremen (Assesment task (AK)) in which candidate’s are required to thematize the Philosophy of Science and research ethics in relation to their own research project. The coursework requirement consists of one written assignment before the second session and an oral presentation of the assignment during the session.
Coursework must be approved before presenting oneself for examinations. Guidelines for coursework requirements have been drawn up.
Compulsory participation (OD) in the oral aspect of the coursework requirements.
Assignment: Individual written assignment (OP) based on the coursework requirements. The assignment must thematise either the Philosophy of Science or research ethics associated with the student’s own PhD project. Length: approximately 3000-4000 words.
