Christian Sachse

EPFLVPAVPA-AVP-ESHSSHS-ENS

Teaching & PhD

Courses

Philosophie des sciences de la vie II

HUM-430

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.

Philosophy of biology

HUM-216

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

HUM-238

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.