PHI 210 - Philosophy of Science

Institution:

Onondaga Community College

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Description:

Concerned with the nature of scientific theories and the evidence for them, as well as the ways these theories develop and change. Examples of the sorts of problems to be considered are the status of theoretical entities, the problems of induction, simplicity of theories, isomorphism of theories, and the nature of prediction. Examples of theories will be drawn from classical as well as contemporary science. Prerequisite: one prior course in PHI or Permission of Instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyocc.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 498-2622

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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