Teacher(s)
Guay Alexandre (coordinator); Pence Charles; Verdée Peter; Verdée Peter (compensates Pence Charles);
Language
French
Content
Possibility and necessity in science
The primary objective of this seminar is to delve into the concept of possibility in natural science by examining the notion of necessity, including laws, constraints, and dispositions.
We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, welcoming a variety of approaches. Anticipated contributions will include perspectives from metaphysics, philosophy of science, philosophy of practices, and logic, among others.
The primary objective of this seminar is to delve into the concept of possibility in natural science by examining the notion of necessity, including laws, constraints, and dispositions.
We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, welcoming a variety of approaches. Anticipated contributions will include perspectives from metaphysics, philosophy of science, philosophy of practices, and logic, among others.
Teaching methods
One 2-hour session per week throughout the second semester. The majority of sessions will be chaired by a student who provides an introduction to the topic of that session and offers discussion points.
The seminar will take place in French. A solid passive knowledge of English is however necessary since much of the literature on the subject is in this language.
The seminar will take place in French. A solid passive knowledge of English is however necessary since much of the literature on the subject is in this language.
Evaluation methods
1. Active participation in seminar sessions.
2. Personal research on the theme.
3. Presentation of this work during the workshop
2. Personal research on the theme.
3. Presentation of this work during the workshop
Other information
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Online resources
See course Moodle website.
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