PHIL2057 Philosophy of Science
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Philosophy |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
In this course, we will address a range of philosophical problems raised by scientific knowledge and its status. For example, does science have a special, privileged status if compared to other claims to knowledge? Is there some method, or other feature, which distinctively characterises science, and, say, brings with it a special kind of authority or reliability? What are we to make of changes in scientific knowledge, or scientific revolutions? Is the change of scientific theories - or could it be - in any way distinctively rational, and does this matter? What are we to make of the specific content of scientific theories, where these might - if interpreted literally - seem to call into question knowledge of other kinds? |
| Indicative Assessment |
One 1,500 word essay, 30%; One 2,000 word essay, 58%; Tutorial performance 12%; |
| Workload | 20 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Requisite Statement |
Two courses in Philosophy, Science, or Mathematics. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Philosophy and Health, Medicine and Body |
| Science Group | B |
| Academic Contact | Dr Jason Grossman |
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