PHIL 362
Topics in the Philosophy of Science
Critical study of nature of scientific knowledge, emphasizing the role of evidence in several different sciences. Topics include accounts of scientific methods; the relation of theory to observation; how theories change; and the nature of the confirmation and falsification of hypotheses and theories. Offered: Sp.
Topics
- accounts of scientific methods
- the relation of theory to observation
- how theories change
- and the nature of the confirmation and falsification of hypotheses and theories
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗Current public catalogue; retrieved 2026-11-05