PHIL 360 - Philosophy of Science

Institution:

The University of Tennessee

Subject:

(PHIL) Philosophy (745)

Description:

An introduction to major problems in the philosophy of science. Specific issues vary but may include the nature of causality; the relationship between experiments, theories, and scientific practice; how theories change and how scientific disputes get settled; the role played by social organization in science (e.g., gender and race issues); and others. Writing-emphasis course.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.tennessee.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 974-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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