| Winter Term 2014 Philosophy of Science - 1374 - PHIL 330 |
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Prerequisites/Notes: One course in philosophy, junior standing, or consent of instructor Catalog Description : We will examine some important philosophical questions surrounding science. They will include (1) What is a science; and what is the relation between different sciences? (2) What is it to explain a phenomenon or confirm a hypothesis? (3) Do the explanatory posits of a science—such as quarks and strings—actually exist? (4) Are there scientific laws? We will explore some of the more plausible answers to such questions. Readings will include selections from a variety of contemporary and 20th century philosophical texts. PREREQUISITES: One course in philosophy, junior standing, or consent of instructor Attributes: GER Humanities Div, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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