PHIL 184 - (pseudo) Science and Medicine

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

This course will begin with the basis of scientific reasoning: abduction or "inference to the best explanation." We will learn why scientific reasoning is needed and works, why scientific experiments are designed the way they are, and why science is our most reliable guide to knowledge of the human body and the physical world. Throughout the semester, numerous reasoning methods and scientific skills will be developed, many of which are relevant to the health sciences. In the end, the student will also be able to recognize pseudoscience, understand the limits of scientific reasoning, and appreciate its value for living the good life.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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