The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the fundamental philosophical methods relevant for theory construction in cognitive science and in philosophy. Students will acquire
(i) basic competences in classical logic and probability theory,
(ii) an introduction to methods of concept clarification such as con-ceptual analysis, explication, and explicit and implicit definitions and
(iii) insights into the basics of con-structing, testing, and revising theories and models within cognitive science and philosophy. A part of the course will be devoted to practical exercises to consolidate the acquired competencies. A precondition for receiving ECTS points is 1.) to submit weekly homework regularly and 2.) to pass the written exam at the end of the course.
Literatur:
Nolt J., Rohatyn D., Varzi A. 2011. Logic. Schaum’s Outlines.
(i) basic competences in classical logic and probability theory,
(ii) an introduction to methods of concept clarification such as con-ceptual analysis, explication, and explicit and implicit definitions and
(iii) insights into the basics of con-structing, testing, and revising theories and models within cognitive science and philosophy. A part of the course will be devoted to practical exercises to consolidate the acquired competencies. A precondition for receiving ECTS points is 1.) to submit weekly homework regularly and 2.) to pass the written exam at the end of the course.
Literatur:
Nolt J., Rohatyn D., Varzi A. 2011. Logic. Schaum’s Outlines.
- Kursleiter/in: Corina Strößner
Semester: WT 2024/25