SVF-8600 Philosophy and Ethics of Science - 6 stp

The course is open for UiT students admitted to a PhD program. Priority will be given to PhD students from the BFE faculty, PhD students from the NT faculty, PhD students from other faculties at UiT, and PhD students from UNIS. The number of participants is limited to 60.

Contact Ingjerd Gauslaa Nilsen (ingjerd.nilsen@uit.no) at the BFE-faculty if you have any questions regarding course registration or other queries.

Upon completion of the course, the PhD candidates will have developed

Knowledge:

• knowledge of the philosophy of science, such as the demarcation problem, the debate among competing accounts of the scientific method, the problem of induction, and the concepts of paradigms and scientific revolutions
• substantial insight in how to apply principles of research ethics and understand the idea of integrity
• understanding of the role and place of science and technology in modern societies, including epistemological and ethical challenges
• knowledge of fundamental concepts and theories from philosophy of science and ethics
• understanding of the contemporary debates about the nature and role of science in academia and society

Skills:

the ability to

• apply fundamental ethical principles in guidelines and legislation, including issues of research integrity, and avoiding misconducts
• promote equality and diversity, in words, actions, and conduct, across disciplines and sectors
• communicate key philosophical and ethical concepts and engage in contemporary debates about the nature and role of science
• see their own research in a wider perspective, and creatively reflect upon the basic assumptions and challenges of their research projects

General competences:

the ability to

• apply knowledge and skills above to carry out advanced assignments on philosophy and/or ethics of science, relevant to their research practice and field
• communicate and cooperate with scientists/researchers from other fields with a clear and understandable language.