Kf270 Philosophy of the Social Sciences

Code 71153

Scope cr 5 - 10

Objectives

The study unit concentrates on the nature of human action and on the formation of concepts and theories in social sciences.

Prerequisites

Study units Kf110, Kf131, Kf132 and Kf140.

Mode of assessment

Lecture course with an examination, and/or a written report on a theme using sources agreed with the supervisor and/or book examination in a faculty examination.

Subunits

Literature examinations

Teacher / Contact person

Professori Raimo Tuomela

Courses

Literature

Compulsory book:

a)

  • Kincaid H: Philosophical Foundations of the Social Sciences (2 credits).

With the compulsory book, complete at least 3 more credits of the following options b-k:

b)

  • Kiikeri M ja Ylikoski P: Tiede tutkimuskohteena: filosofinen johdatus tieteentutkimukseen (1 credit)

c)

  • Audi R: The Architecture of Reason: The Structure and Substance of Rationality (2 credits)

d)

  • Bernstein R J: Beyond Objectivism and Relativism (2 credits)

e)

  • Giere R N: Explaining Science (3 credits)

f)

  • Gilbert M: On Social Facts (3 credits)

g)

  • Henderson D: Interpretation and Explanation in the Human Science (3 credits)

h)

  • Laland K ja Brown G: Sense and Nonsense: Evolutionary Perspectives on Human Behavior (2 credits)

i)

  • Mele A: The Philosophy of Action (2 credits)

j)

  • Pettit P: The Common Mind, p. 1–283 (3 credits)

k)

  • Searle J: The Construction of Social Reality (2 credits).
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