Philosophy 245 - Philosophy of Science

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Wheaton College - Massachusetts

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An examination of modern views about the nature of science. One emphasis is on epistemological issues: scientific knowledge and its distinctiveness, observational evidence and theory construction, and scientific method. A second emphasis concerns issues about science, values and democratic society. (M. Teresa Celada)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheatoncollege.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 285-7722

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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