PHRL 34400 Philosophy of Science

GE-Human Culture: Philosophy This course is an introduction to the philosophy of science. Topics covered include the nature, scope, and limits of science; the nature of scientific inference, explanation, and theories; questions about realism and antirealism, the unity of science, and science and religion. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between the natural sciences and the humanities. Only original sources are used.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 17000 with a C or better.

Offered

Fall semester of odd numbered years.