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PHIL 438

Philosophy and Science: The Open Questions

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

This course examines philosophical questions, such as “What is Life?”, as they relate to the history of scientific developments. Selected issues and topics related to scientific revolutions, theories, and discoveries are explored from philosophical, historical, and other interdisciplinary perspectives.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • 6 credits in philosophy
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Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): 6 credits in philosophy.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Related Courses

Cross Listed With HIST 480A

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Learning Outcomes

  • analyze, evaluate, and interpret primary sources.
  • analyze and clearly explain the argument, main points, and use of evidence in secondary sources.
  • clearly and effectively articulate an original interpretation in verbal and written form.
  • identify key events, issues, and policies related to selected topics in scientific revolutions, theory choice, discovery, relation of history, philosophy, sociology and psychology of science.