PL 3094 - Philosophy of Science

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

An advanced introduction to topics in the philosophy of science. The course covers the notions of natural laws, scientific explanation and confirmation, the nature of scientific theories, the realism/antirealism debate, logical positivism and its successors (logical empiricism, historicism, social constructivism, etc.) as well as surveys work in one or more of the following (time permitting): philosophy of physics, philosophy of biology, philosophy of psychology, philosophy of social sciences, philosophy of medicine. The objectives are to be introduced to the major fields of study in contemporary philosophy of science and, above all, to gain a firm understanding of the relation between philosophy and science and the important reciprocally enhancing role each has for the other. Prerequisite: One 2000-level PL course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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