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PHIL 380 - Topic in Philosophy of Science


Critical discussion of questions in contemporary philosophy of science: What is the relation between theory and observation? What distinguishes science from non-science? Are unobservable entities (e.g., quarks) real or merely devices for making predictions? What is the relation between physics and the other natural sciences?

Prerequisite: PHIL 211 or 280 strongly recommended but not required.

Credits:3 cr



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