HumasUPNVJ - UPN Veteran Jakarta organizes a debriefing on the philosophy of science and logic for LECTURERS and also prospective lecturers for philosophy of science and logic courses within the UPNVJ environment.
The activity, which will be held for one week, was opened by the Vice Chancellor for academic affairs, Dr. Anther Venus, MA., Comm. (22/6)
In her opening remarks, Venus stated that the provision of philosophy for students was important, not only for the purpose of building students' awareness of the position and workings of science but also for awakening students' critical abilities, fostering curiosity and making them flexible and open-minded.
"In this era of disruption, where uncertainty and abundance of information are its characteristics, coupled with the phenomenon of strengthening wholesale news and post truth which makes it difficult to distinguish between facts and hoaxes and makes false news that matches their beliefs and emotional ties become the standard of truth, then think critically philosophy becomes urgent to be given to students”. Definitely Venus
Venus further explained that in order to build an academic culture and reasoning culture, lecturers who have insight into the philosophy of science and logic are needed.
"Hopefully in the future, the lecturers needed in the world of education are those who are able to think flexibly, openly, creatively and are able to think critically. Only a lecturer like this will be able to equip students to face the challenges of a new life in the future." Close Venus in closing remarks
During this one week the lecturer will be provided with several materials, including: The first material is about the Philosophy of Science presented by Dr. Bagus Takwin / Lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology UI, the second material is about Science and Society by Dr. Robertus Robert / Lecturer at Jakarta State University, the third material regarding the Philosophy of Science Before and After Science by Dr. Haryatmoko / Lecturer of Sanata Dharma and Philosophy of Law, the fourth material is about Decisions, Rationality and Interaction by Dr. Sudhar Minta/ Lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology UI, the fifth material is about Critical Thinking by Dr. Gadis Arivia/ Lecturer at Maryland University USA, the sixth material on Probability, Decisions and Uncertainty, was presented by Dr. Sudhar Minta/ Lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology UI, and the seventh material on Logic Functions and Generalities was presented by Rocky Gerung/Philosophy Practitioner.