History of Ideas II: Meta Theories - Science, Culture, Politics
7.5 ECTS creditsThe course has a meta-scientific approach, focusing on the theory of science and philosophy of science from positivism to postpositivism as well as contemporary cultural theory and political philosophy, studied from the perspective of history of ideas. Students are expected to reflect critically on the theoretical and social basis of science, the relation between knowledge and power, the challenges to contemporary democracy, and different views of the general conditions and crises of Western culture.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, presenting overviews of essential content, and mandatory seminars on course content in the light of course literature, in which students discuss their understanding orally and in writing.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, presenting overviews of essential content, and mandatory seminars on course content in the light of course literature, in which students discuss their understanding orally and in writing.
Progressive specialisation:
G1F (has less than 60 credits in first鈥恈ycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements
30 ECTS credits in History of Ideas, Philosophy, History, Cultural Studies, or Political Science, with at 15 ECTS credits completed, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
More information
- Start Spring 2025
- Mode of study Campus
- Language Swedish
- Course code KVGH23
- Application code KAU-46527
- Study pace 100% (Day)
- Study period week 9鈥13
- Schedule
- Introductory Information
- Reading list