Philosophy 228 - Philosophy of Science

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

U. Meyer This course is an introduction to the philosophy of science and explores issues of general philosophical interest to the sciences, rather than those germane to any particular discipline. The course focuses on the rise and decline of logical positivism and the status of its post-positivist descendants with particular emphasis on the issues of scientific laws, induction, theory confirmation and choice, falsificationism, reductionism, realism, explanation, prediction, and problems relevant to the special sciences.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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