What we’re about
Welcome to Amsterdam Philosophy of Science Meetup Group!
Some questions we hope to address in this group:
- How do we distinguish between scientific claims and flawed reasoning?
- How do we know what we know?
- What is science? What is nonscience?
- Where do we base our beliefs about the world?
- What can science do?
- What are the limits of science?
- What is scientific literacy?
- What is expertise?
- What are facts?
Whether you're a seasoned scholar or simply intrigued by new ideas, our group offers a welcoming space to connect, learn, and grow.
Upcoming events
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Science as knowledge derived from the facts of experience
OBA Amsterdam, Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, NLWelcome to our second meeting! Everyone is welcome.
After a round of introductions, we'll talk about pp. 1-9 of ''What is this thing called science?'' by Alan Chalmers.
Prep time: 15-20 minutes.
Please download the reading here. I have uploaded the whole book.
While reading, please be guided by these questions:
- What do you think about the definition of ‘‘facts’’?
- What was the historical context in the 17th century that made it possible for modern science to emerge?
- What do you think of facts being mainly accessible (observable) through sight? What kind of facts do blind people have access to?
- Is ‘‘seeing’’ (observation) really culture-bound? Or at least contextual? Can you think of examples where sensual perceptions may differ from culture to culture?
- What do you think of the camera analogy of perception?
- What are the implications if we do not ‘‘see’’ exactly the same things?
NB: If you are unable to come, kindly change your attendance status 24 hours before the meeting time. I do not live in Amsterdam, and if we are less than 4 people, we may reschedule the meeting. Thank you for understanding.
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Past events
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