Scientific Theory for Social Scientists

Education facts

Code: 2EH406

The course will give you an orientation in epistemology and philosophy of science in relation to social science. By investigating the question whether there are facts within social science and how these facts are created, disseminated and questioned, the course will unveil the interdependency between facts and theories showing how they become mutually dependent. The course tries to follow the temporal progression in regards to the philosophy of science describing how different styles of theoretical thinking and foundations for different disciplines within social science have shifted through time - which inevitably have resulted in a higher degree of specialization and complexity.

Entry requirements

Accepted to the Master's Programme in the Social Sciences.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Scientific Theory for Social Scientists

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 1 October 2026

  End date: 3 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %