Introductory Philosophy of Science

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: 3 credits from Humanities 1600 Series; or permission of the Department This course offers an introductory survey of the central schools, figures, and topics in the philosophy of science. It considers the views of the logical positivists as well as critics such as Karl Popper, Carl Hempel, Evelyn Fox Keller, Heather Douglas, and Helen Longino. It is organized around a set of philosophical questions, which may include: What is science? How does science explain the world? Is truth the aim of science? Are scientists responsible for the knowledge they produce? Is science objective? Is science value-free? (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)