STS 2831

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STS 2831
Introduction to the Philosophy of Science

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

We will look at some central questions about the nature of scientific theory and practice. What makes a discipline a science? Does science discover the objective truth about the world? How, and why, do scientific theories change over time? To what extent do observation and experiment determine which theories we accept? What is a good scientific explanation? What are laws of nature? Does physics have a special status compared to other sciences?

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (ETM-AS, KCM-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHIL 2810

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7165 STS 2831   LEC 001

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    • MW Uris Hall 204
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Thompson, M