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PHI 353: Philosophy of Science.

3 hours, 3 credits. Introductory course in which emphasis is placed on the clarification of pivotal concepts common to the empirical sciences. In particular, concepts such as explanation, confirmation, prediction, systematization, and empirical significance will be introduced. The relationship of uses of these concepts to the structure of scientific theory will receive close attention.

Last modified: 2/22/2013