Course Catalog - 2006-2007

     

PHIL 313 - PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE

Long Title: PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Department: Philosophy
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Description: A study of contemporary issues in general philosophy of science. How do our observations provide support for scientific theories? Are simpler theories more likely to be true? Does the success of our scientific theories mean that they are true? Science needed will be taught, not presupposed. Normally offered every year.