Vitenskapsteori og forskningsetikk
The course provides doctoral students opportunities to become familiar with different perspectives in philosophy of science and research ethics with general relevance for social sciences and economics. Ontology and epistemology with relevance for methods in scientific research are discussed. The debates about the nature of scientific methods, theories of confirmation, the demarcation of science from non-science, evolutionary and revolutionary theories of scientific development are enlightened in lectures and dialogues.
The connection between multi-disciplinarity, inter-disciplinarity and trans-disciplinarity will be discussed and illustrated. The ideas behind scientific realism and narrative research methodology are discussed. The course will pay special attention on the philosophical and methodological preconditions in the research projects of the participants.
Content from the final paper (if it is chosen to be as an assessment form in the course) can be partially used in the kappa/Ph.D. thesis and will require substantial rewriting.
Enrollment in a PhD Programme is a general requirement for participation in PhD courses at Nord University Business School.
Candidates must also fulfil English language requirements. Applicants from Nord University are prioritized.
Knowledge
The candidate;
- is in the forefront of knowledge within topics discussed in the course
- has deep knowledge concerning similarities and differences between different positions in philosophy of science
- can evaluate the expediency and application of different philosophy of science perspectives in research in social sciences and economics
- can evaluate and applicate central terms and theories within philosophy of science and researchethics in his/her own research and development projects.
Skills
The candidate;
- can apply their knowledge in philosophy of science to contemporary debates about science policy and understand the terminology and concepts presupposed by advanced literature in the area.
- can manage complex interdisciplinary assignments and projects
- can formulate problems, plan and carry out complex research projects based on knowledge within philosophy of science and research ethics.
- can handle philosophical and ethical challenges in their own research projects based on wellfounded arguments.
General competence
The candidate:
- can manage complex disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and projects
- can apply his/her knowledge in philosophy of science on contemporary debates about science and research policy
- can understand the terminology and concepts presupposed by advanced literature in the area.
- can identify relevant ethical challenges and carry out his/her research with scholarly integrity
