Philosophy of Science II
Registration
Well in advance of the course start, an email is sent to all admitted students with information and instructions. Admitted students are expected to register themselves (online registration).
More about course content: Among the topics discussed in the course is Bayesian confirmation theory. After the probabilistic framework of this theory has been introduced, attention is devoted to some of its applications. Some of the theory’s problems and limitations are explained and discussed.
Another topic is abductive reasoning. Different perspectives on abduction are discussed, and the relationship between abduction and Bayesian confirmation is analyzed.
Learning platform: Reading instructions, a detailed course schedule, and other materials will be posted on the course’s Athena page. Admitted students who have activated their student account and have been registered for the course will automatically be enrolled on the course’s Athena page.
Instructor, Spring semester 2026: Richard Dawid
Language of instruction, Spring semester 2026: English
Expexted learning outcomes, attendance requirements and information on the grading scale: See the course syllabus.
Grading criteria: see the Swedish version of this page.
Teaching Format
Teaching will be conducted in the form of lectures and discussions.
Assessment
The course is assessed through written assignments.
Examiner
Richard Dawid richard.dawid@philosophy.su.se
Teacher Richard Dawid
Director of studies Mattias Högström mattias.hogstrom@philosophy.su.se
Student councelling studievagledning@philosophy.su.se
