Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in philosophy | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The first part of the course is devoted to the questions raised by the notion of a 'scientific revolution'. The rest of the course which is essentially devoted to the philosophy of physics has to do with the notions of time, body, space and motion.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
To understand how scientifical problematics and philosophical questions can intercross and be mutually transformed.
To be aware of the interest and vitality of research in the philosophy of sciences by the thorough enquiry into some particular questions.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course "Introduction à la philosophie des sciences" (BAC2) is a useful but not essential prerequisite. Understanding of this course is made easier by a good command of physics and mathematics at secondary school level.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face
Course materials and recommended or required readings
A list of books is provided for the students during the course.
Students have to read a selection of texts available on line (my ulg).
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
laurence.bouquiaux@uliege.be 04 366 55 91