Master

Master
EPFL

Master
Philosophical perspectives on the exact sciences and their history
Schedule

Schedule
Autumn term

Wed 16h15-19h00, room ELG 120:


Wed 19 Sept.: Michael Esfeld: Introduction to the programme & Physics and philosophy: the link and the difference


Wed 26 Sept.: Matthias Egg: Scientific realism & Causal explanations


Wed 3 Oct.: Michael Esfeld: Philosophy of space and time: the classical positions & the contemporary debate


Wed 10 Oct.: Michael Esfeld: Philosophy of quantum physics: non-locality, the measurement problem & the interpretations


Wed 17 Oct.: Tim Raez: Philosophy of mathematics & Matthias Egg: How to write an essay
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Wed 24 Oct. at the latest: Definite fixing of the groups & essay subjects
Work on essay plan, one meeting with supervising assistant; submit essay plan to supervising assistant by 23 Nov. (or at least one week before your presentation).


Wed 28 Nov., Wed 5 Dec., Wed 12 Dec., Wed 19 Dec.
Presentations of essay plans: 15 minutes presentation (power point), 15 minutes discussion per group.

Download booklet with programme and project proposals

Guidelines on how to write a philosophical essay