PHL 402 - Philosophy of Science

Institution:

The University of Alabama

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Description:

3 hours. Prerequisite: Previous philosophy or science courses. Issues include the following: What distinguishes science from pseudo-science Is there a scientific method and, if so, what is it What constitutes a scientific explanation Is scientific change merely a replacement of one paradigm by another What bearing have social and cultural changes had on the development of science

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ua.edu/

Phone Number:

(205) 348-6010

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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