Description
Philosophical issues arising out of the attempt to understand the world scientifically. Topics may include: scientific methodology, revolution, observation, explanation, causation, induction, reduction, the difference between natural and social scientific understanding, realism, instrumentalism, constructivism.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): a course in philosophy or second-year standing.
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): a course in philosophy or second-year standing.
Reference text in its original language
Philosophical issues arising out of the attempt to understand the world scientifically. Topics may include: scientific methodology, revolution, observation, explanation, causation, induction, reduction, the difference between natural and social scientific understanding, realism, instrumentalism, constructivism.
- Prerequisite(s): a course in philosophy or second-year standing.
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