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: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. May be repeated for credit, with advisor’s approval, when topics vary. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and at least 12 hours of course work in philosophy may enroll in 5000-level courses. Specific prerequisites may be added to individual courses.