PH551
Research Seminar in the Philosophy of Natural Sciences
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Roman Frigg
Availability
This course is available on the MPhil/PhD in Philosophy. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
This is a special topics course on the philosophy of the natural sciences. The course is integrated with the meetings of the Sigma Club. Approximately 3 sessions per term are Sigma Club meeting; the remaing sessions are the researech seminar. The topic will be announced at the beginning of the term.
Teaching
15 hours of seminars in the MT. 15 hours of seminars in the LT.
As this is a reading group, each participant is invited to take the lead on at least one meeting, choosing a topic and readings in consultation with the instructor, and leading the discussion during at least one of the Monday seminars.
Formative coursework
Students will be expected to write one essay per term and to give a seminar presentation.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
Total students 2019/20: 1
Average class size 2019/20: 1
Value: Non-credit bearing
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Specialist skills
