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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2016
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PHIL 313 001 (CRN: 14987)
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Long Title: PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Department: Philosophy
Instructor: Grandy, Richard E.
Meeting: 3:00PM - 3:50PM MWF (22-AUG-2016 - 2-DEC-2016)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 9
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-DEC-2024 5:19AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
13-DEC-2016
2:00PM - 5:00PM T
Description: This course treats topics of central importance to general philosophy of science. We ask what makes something a scientific explanation, what is required for observations to support (confirm) scientific theories, the nature of evidence, and how experiments relate to theories and models of the world. Topics covered include logical empiricism, the problem of induction, theory-laden observation, relativism, and the role of social values in science. Repeatable for Credit.