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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

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PHIL 480W Philosophy of Science [GEWI]

A systematic examination of the main philosophical problems raised by the results and methods of the physical and social sciences. Topics include the problem of meaning, measurement, the interpretation of probability statements, the justification of induction, the concept of cause, the laws of nature, description and explanation, determinism and indeterminism.

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation once every two years

Prerequisites - (One PHIL course (100-499) excluding PHIL 120 and PHIL 130) Recommended: PHIL 325W
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Keywords: Writing Intensive (GEWI), philosophy
Often cross-Listed with: PHIL 580
Equivalent Courses: PHIL 380W
Updates: Change to course rotation 4/2019, effective Fall 2019; Change to number 2/2012, effective Fall 2012

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