Across the unit we examine one of the most interesting aspects of the history and philosophy of science. viz., the scientific practices and assumptions involved in making human beings an object of study. We will examine the ways in which psychologists and psychiatrists have investigated human nature, the kinds of experimental approaches they have developed to that end, the major controversies in this field, and the basic philosophical assumptions that have been made in the sciences of human nature. We investigate the developments of psychological theories and investigative methods as well as the development of psychiatric theory, treatment methods, and institutions.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | History and Philosophy of Science Academic Operations |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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(12 credit points of HPSC2XXX OR 12 credit points of PSYC2XXX) OR (6 credit points of HPSC2XXX AND 6 credit points of PSYC2XXX) |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Hans Pols, hans.pols@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Fiona Hibberd, fiona.hibberd@sydney.edu.au |
Hans Pols, hans.pols@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Gemma Smart, gemma.smart@sydney.edu.au |