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PHIL 360 - Philosophy of Science

3 Credit Hours
An introduction to major problems in the philosophy of science. Specific issues vary but may include the nature of causality; the relationship between experiments, theories, and scientific practice; how theories change and how scientific disputes get settled; the role played by social organization in science (e.g., gender and race issues); and others. Writing-emphasis course.

Recommended Background: Completion of natural sciences general education requirement.


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