PHL 237 - Philosophy of Science

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

An examination of the goals, methods, and assumptions of modern science. What distinguishes scientific explanations from nonscientific ones How are scientific theories discovered and confirmed What criteria of adequacy are used to decide between competing scientific theories Are all sciences reducible to physics Has physics proven that the world does not exist independently of our consciousness Does science give us objective knowledge of the world Is science a religion Meets general academic requirement P.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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