Christian Sachse
Teaching & PhD
Teaching
Humanities and Social Sciences Program
Courses
Philosophy of biology
Identify and understand central issues in the philosophy of biology, notably about biological evolution and the emergence of life. Evaluate and compare crucial arguments in the debates. Synthesize the discussion and thus formulate and defend one's own position.
Philosophy of science
This course offers to identify and understand central issues in the philosophy of science, for instance the debate on different models of scientific explanation. Evaluate and compare crucial arguments in the debates. Present a position/a debate and manage the discussion.
Philosophy of life sciences I
Understand and discuss central issues in the philosophy of life sciences, e.g. that of reductionism or why free will might be an illusion. Transpose problems and arguments from one debate to another. Evaluate the impact of the scientific worldview on us.
Philosophie des sciences de la vie II
Evaluate the main positions in a chosen philosophical debate. Develop in your group a solid approach to one or more philosophical problems of that debate. Defend your analysis and conclusions.