20710177 - THEMES OF PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE

The course of Topics in the Philosophy of Science is part of the program in Philosophical sciences (MA level) and is included among the complementary training activities.This course introduces some central questions in the philosophy of science and examines them critically. Through the study of classic and/or contemporary texts, students will acquire advanced knowledge of problems at the boundary between science and philosophy. They will also obtain the ability to systematically relate the philosophical and scientific tradition to the most recent developments in these areas.
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Programme

Introduction to the theory of relativity and its philosophical consequences

Core Documentation

Einstein. Relativity the Special and General Theory (Classic Reprint): A Popular Exposition, 2016.
D. Mermin It's about time, Princeton University Press, The first six chapters.
Mazur J. Zeno's paradox. Penguin, 2007.

Type of delivery of the course

Frontal lectures and short presentations of the students

Attendance

mixed teaching

Type of evaluation

Questions on topics presented in class (70% of the final grade). Brief students' presentation (30%)