Epistemology of Natural and Social Sciences Program By Complutense University of Madrid |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Faculty of Philosophy of the Complutense University of Madrid offers, in accordance with the regulatory framework of Royal Decree 1393/2007, the official degree of Master's Degree in Epistemology of Natural and Social Sciences , with official recognition in the European countries adhered to the Space European Higher Education. The Master's Degree in Epistemology of Natural and Social Sciences has an academic - research nature, and is aimed, especially, at current graduates and graduates who wish to proceed to specialized training in Philosophy as well as to access the Doctorate in Philosophy. The general objectives of this master are:

Acquire the conceptual and methodological instruments required to autonomously develop research in the field of Epistemology and Theory of Knowledge, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Nature and Philosophy of Science (both of the Natural Sciences and Social Sciences).
Enable students to discern the interdisciplinary relationships between issues belonging to these fields, such as the relationships between knowledge in general and scientific knowledge, between knowledge, society and culture, between knowledge and action, as well as the relationships between language, mind and the world.
Provide the advanced philosophical knowledge necessary to critically analyze central issues about knowledge, language, the mind, nature and science, bearing in mind both the historical configuration of these issues and the current state of the debate around them.
Teach students to identify and critically judge the social relevance of the philosophical issues mentioned.

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Faculty of Philosophy of the Complutense University of Madrid offers, in accordance with the regulatory framework of Royal Decree 1393/2007, the official degree of Master's Degree in Epistemology of Natural and Social Sciences , with official recognition in the European countries adhered to the Space European Higher Education. The Master's Degree in Epistemology of Natural and Social Sciences has an academic - research nature, and is aimed, especially, at current graduates and graduates who wish to proceed to specialized training in Philosophy as well as to access the Doctorate in Philosophy. The general objectives of this master are:

Acquire the conceptual and methodological instruments required to autonomously develop research in the field of Epistemology and Theory of Knowledge, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Nature and Philosophy of Science (both of the Natural Sciences and Social Sciences).
Enable students to discern the interdisciplinary relationships between issues belonging to these fields, such as the relationships between knowledge in general and scientific knowledge, between knowledge, society and culture, between knowledge and action, as well as the relationships between language, mind and the world.
Provide the advanced philosophical knowledge necessary to critically analyze central issues about knowledge, language, the mind, nature and science, bearing in mind both the historical configuration of these issues and the current state of the debate around them.
Teach students to identify and critically judge the social relevance of the philosophical issues mentioned.

Admission requirements

Important Dates

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,735 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,735 EUR

Other Expenses

-

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