PHIL 328 - Philosophy of Science

This course examines epistemological and metaphysical issues raised by science. Topics include the difference between scientific and non-scientific understanding, scientific method, the limits of scientific explanation, realist and instrumentalist interpretations of scientific theories. We consider historical and social critiques of the objectivity of science. Special attention is paid to problems raised by contemporary physics.

Credits: 3

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

Prerequisites: One CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250, COMP 252, COMP 253, ENGL 268, SOC 210]