PHIL 260 - Philosophy of Science

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Tacoma Community College

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Description:

This course offers a conceptual and historical introduction to the nature of scientific progress and other issues current in the philosophy of science, including the validation and falsification of hypotheses, the debate over realism and anti-realism, the theoretic reduction of scientific theories, the status of laws of nature, and the role of rationality, objectivity and values of science. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL-095 and READ-095 with a grade of "C" or higher or assessment at college-level English and Reading.

Credits:

5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tacomacc.edu

Phone Number:

(253) 566-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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