PHIL 40323 - Philosophy of Science

Institution:

Texas Christian University

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Description:

Prerequisite: Any 10000-level course in Philosophy or HHIT 20123, or permission of the instructor. Includes What are the aims of science? What are the roles of theory and experiment in science? What is explanation? What is a scientific law? How do scientists justify their claims? How does scientific knowledge develop and grow? What are the differences between physical and live sciences and the social sciences?

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tcu.edu/

Phone Number:

(817) 257-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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