PHIL 236 History and Philosophy of Science (WT)(W)
In this course, students will read texts from philosophers across various time periods covering issues in the philosophy of science, such as the distinction between science and pseudoscience, values in scientific research, issues with underdetermination, the laws of nature, and scientific empiricism. Upon completing the course, students will be able to articulate several philosophical positions concerning each of the topic areas listed above. Assignments and readings have been selected to will help the student achieve the larger goal of recognizing the structure of arguments, articulating arguments, improving reading comprehension, and improving communication skills.