Course code Filz5003
Credit points 2
Total Hours in Course24
Number of hours for lectures12
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes12
Date of course confirmation01.12.2015
Responsible UnitInstitute of Social Sciences and Humanities
Dr. phil.
Dr. phil.
The aim of this course is to develop master students' understanding of science, its aims and methods. Students acquire knowledge about history of science in wider cultural context as well as are introduced with topical philosophical issues in various branches of science. The course focuses on ethical aspects in development of science and technology. In addition to lectures the course includes studies of philosophical texts, discussions in seminars, and presentations of students' papers.
• Knowledge: of history of science, knowledge of aims and methods of science, knowledge of philosophical issues in various branches of science, knowledge of ethical aspects of science and technology.
• Skills: in formulating philosophical and ethical problems related to development of science and technology, skills in discussing these problems, skills in elaborating and presenting scientific paper.
• Kompetence: acquired knowledge and skills develop interdisciplinary approach to science as well as critical thinking that can be applied in further studies
1. Zinātnes filozofija. Aut.: G.Brāzma, I.Leikuma, L.Leikums, K.Lūsis , G.Moskvins. Jelgava: LLU, 2011. 174 lpp.
2. Praktiskā filosofija. Aut.: E.Apsīte, G.Brāzma, E.Caune, I.Leikuma, L.Leikums, K.Lūsis, S.Poča, J.Vuguls. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 549 lpp.
3. Apsalons E. Valodas lietojuma loģika. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2011. 424 lpp.
4. Ievads pētniecībā. Sast. K.Mārtinsone. Rīga: RaKa, 2011. 284 lpp.
1. Bowell Tr., Kemp G. Critical Thinking. A Concise Guide. 3rd Edition. London & NewYork: Routledge, 2010. 294 p.
2. The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science. Ed. by St.Psillos and M.Curd. Routledge, 2008. 619 p.
3. Vedins I. Zinātne un patiesība. Rīga: Avots, 2008. 702 lpp.
1. Rīgas Laiks. ISSN 1407-1622
2. Zvaigžņotā Debess. ISSN 0135-129X
3. Ilustrētā Zinātne. ISSN 0903-5583.