PHIL 5550 - Advanced Philosophy of Science

A detailed examination of some of the central problems in contemporary philosophy of science. Topics may vary from term to term. Typical topics include: nature of scientific explanation, theory structure and change, scientific realism vs. various anti-realisms, or issues in the special sciences, e.g., the physical, biological or social sciences.

Credits: 2 - 4 hours

Restrictions: Graduate students must be admitted into the M.A. program, unless an exception is granted by the department’s Director of Graduate Studies.

Notes: The prerequisites for admission into 5000-level courses are: Junior status and 12 hours of philosophy. Specific prerequisites may be added to individual courses.