PHIL 362 A: Topics in the Philosophy of Science

Autumn 2019
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Meeting:
to be arranged / * *
SLN:
22885
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
ISS (INTEGRATED SOCIAL SCIENCES) MAJORS ONLY PERIOD 1; ISS, ECE, & ECFS MAJORS PERIODS 2 & 3. TUITION- BASED (STATE) STUDENTS PERIOD 3: $336/CREDIT RESIDENT OR $393/CREDIT NONRESIDENT: CONTACT PCE REGISTRATION 206-543-2310. FINAL EXAM EXPECTED TO BE ONLINE.
Catalog Description:
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.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Natural Sciences (NSc)
Institute Name:
UW PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
July 5, 2025 - 9:48 am