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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2023
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PHIL 350 001 (CRN: 24794)
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Long Title: PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Department: Philosophy
Instructor: Kriegel, Uriah
Meeting: 2:00PM - 3:15PM MW (9-JAN-2023 - 21-APR-2023)
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:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 7
Enrollment data as of: 26-DEC-2024 3:47PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
28-APR-2023
2:00PM - 5:00PM F
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. Previously offered as PHIL 313. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PHIL 350 if student has credit for PHIL 313. Repeatable for Credit.