PHIL 471

Spring 2018 All Classes

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Contemporary Phil of Science

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Examines important developments and controversies in recent philosophy of science.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy.

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PHIL 471 class schedule data for spring 2018
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	54670	Lecture-Discussion	G1	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	Gregory Hall	Weaver, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: In this course, our focus will be on scientific method. In thinking about scientific method, we will consider three threads that run through the fabric of the philosophy of science. First, we will consider hypothesis formation, meaning, and testability. Second, we will look at induction and probability. Finally, we will look at causation and explanation. Throughout the course, we will be interested in the nature of evidence and in the relationship between evidence and theory choice. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
	54669	Lecture-Discussion	U1	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	Gregory Hall	Weaver, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: In this course, our focus will be on scientific method. In thinking about scientific method, we will consider three threads that run through the fabric of the philosophy of science. First, we will consider hypothesis formation, meaning, and testability. Second, we will look at induction and probability. Finally, we will look at causation and explanation. Throughout the course, we will be interested in the nature of evidence and in the relationship between evidence and theory choice. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.