PHIL 3550 - Philosophy of Science

A philosophical exploration of the basic concepts, methods, and aims of the natural sciences. The course explores issues such as confirmation, explanation, reduction, and the observation/theory dichotomy through philosophical analysis and case studies. The detailed analyses of historic and contemporary scientific practice will include teaching of the relevant science. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Science and Technology Category.

Credits: 3 hours