Philosophy of Science in Policymaking, 7.5 credits

Vetenskapsteori inom policymakande, 7.5 hp

721A80

Main field of study

Applied Ethics

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Single subject course

Examiner

Martin Berzell

Course coordinator

Martin Berzell

Director of studies or equivalent

Martin Berzell

Available for exchange students

Yes

Contact

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

Course description

The course will enable students to critically analyse and interpret the results of scientific research and evaluate its limits and possibilities with respect to knowledge and its implementation. We have divided the course into four differently themed modules, consisting of lectures and seminars. The topics of the modules are dealing with scientific knowledge and scientific reasoning, what part statistics and probability play in science, how models are used in science and how to use scientific knowledge in policymaking. The reading materials for the course will be a combination of text book chapters to introduce some of the core concepts of philosophy of science, and articles from scientific journals to exemplify how these concepts can be applied in scientific work.

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Weeks	Language	Campus	ECV
Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time)		Autumn 2024	202439-202443	English	Linköping, Valla
Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time)		Autumn 2024	202439-202443	English	Linköping, Valla

Main field of study

Applied Ethics

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1N

Entry requirements

180 ECTS credits passed including 90 ECTS credits in a main field of study.
English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6).
Exemption from Swedish

Grades

ECTS, EC

Department

Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
EXA1	Seminars	1.5 credits	U, G
EXA2	Individual written assignment	6 credits	EC

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