Scientific Methods and Research Ethics
Examples of concepts that will be analysed include knowledge, truth,hypothesis, evidence, meaning, interpretation, objectivity, and social construction. Examples of questions that will be discussed: What is science? Are there fundamental differences in methods between different types of science? Is scientific objectivity possible? Is truth absolute, or does it vary with different theoretical perspectives? What ethical standards are there for scientific research, and how can they be justified?
More about the course Autumn 2025
Instructors: period 1: James Nguyen and Greg Bognar
Instructors: period 2: Johannes Nyström, Johan Brännmark and Björn Brunnander
Learning Platform
More detailed course planning will be published on the course’s Athena page. Admitted students will have automatic access to Athena once they have activated their university account and been registered at the department.
Language of instruction
Language of instruction this term is english.
Expected results, and grading scale
See Syllabus
Teaching Format
Mandatory attendance of 80% applies to all teaching sessions.
Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of a take-home examination.
Staffan Carlshamre: Philosophy of the Cultural Sciences (Preprint, Department of Philosophy)
D.B Resnik: The Ethics of Science: An introduction (Routledge)
Director of Studies Björn Brunnander bjorn.brunnander@philosophy.su.se
