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Fall Term 2017 Philosophy of Science - 5424 - 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


Term

Fall Term 2017

Instructors

Mark Phelan

Course

PHIL 330

Grade Mode

Standard

Title

PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE

Final Exam

Sunday, Nov 19, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 02:00 p.m.

CRN

5424

Status

Active

Class Time

09:50 AM-11:00 AM MWF MAIN 105

Start-End Date

Sep 11, 2017-Nov 21, 2017

Campus

Appleton Main Campus

Units

6

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