2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Jan 15, 2025  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHIL 370 - Philosophy of Science


Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0

This course provides a philosophical exploration of issues in the philosophy of science and technology, and of problems of scientific belief and practice. Topic areas include the value of science; the nature of scientific activities; science and myth; generalization and related inductive reasoning; causal reasoning; scientific theories; science and society; change in science; and, scientific explanation. Students will develop skills in the analysis, development, and evaluation of scientific claims and scientific arguments.
Prerequisite: PHIL 110  or PHIL 210  or PHIL 220