COLQ H3010 - Science and Human Values

Institution:

Tulane University of Louisiana

Subject:

Colloquia

Description:

Prof. Birtel. The prohibition against confusion of “is†and “ought†has not prevented scientific theories from impinging on sociopolitical and religious values. The purpose of this colloquium is to examine specific instances of the interaction of science and values in order to gain insights into various ways in which these interactions occur. What is science? What are values? Is the methodology of science relevant to the methodology of ethics? What is the role of theology in science and in ethics? Is science objective and are values subjective? Is science value-free? The emphasis is on the interaction of science and values, not on the history of science or on the growth of knowledge.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tulane.edu

Phone Number:

(504) 865-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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