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Overview
What you will study
In the Thinking About Science course offered by University of Oxford , you will be given accessible and engaging introductions to these key topics, with plenty of illustrative examples.
- What is science, and how does it differ from pseudo-science?
- How can we justify scientific theories, if at all (according to Hume, we can’t)?
- What role does falsifying theories play in scientific progress (Popper’s Falsificationism)? Could a white shoe confirm that all ravens are black (Hempel: it seems it can!)?
- What is scientism, and is it a bad thing?
- What is a scientific explanation?
This lecture series allows those new to the subject to explore and become much more informed about key ideas and arguments.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- How do I know the future will resemble the past? Hume's problem of induction
- Falsification: Popper's solution to the problem of induction
- Science vs. pseudoscience
- What is scientific explanation? Hempel and beyond
- Confirmation: two strange paradoxes
- Are we justified in thinking electrons exist? Scientific realism vs. antirealism
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Natural Sciences View 22 other Short Courses in Natural Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- No background knowledge is required.
Tuition Fee
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International
155 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 155 GBP for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
155 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 155 GBP for the full programme during 1 months.
- In-person attendance (includes tea/coffee) - £155.00
- Virtual attendance - £140.00
Living costs for Oxford
939 - 1530 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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