PHIL 425 - Philosophy of Science

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Domotor. Prerequisite(s): Background in elementary logic and some rudiments of science. A semiformal treatment of key concepts and techniques in philosophy of science, including causality, counterfactuals, deterministic and probabilistic theories, measurement and testing, models and scientific laws. Simple examples from natural and social sciences will be used.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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