Overview
Description
Review of criticisms of psychological research by philosophers in the tradition of ordinary language analysis.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
- at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
- Junior or Senior standing
PSY 101
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Other
Core
CO13
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- explain in written and oral communication how underlying philosophical methodologies interact with contemporary psychology by describing specific instances.
- effectively critique psychological methodologies and explain their limits.
- discuss the role of philosophical problems in psychological research.
- engage in critical thinking regarding the role of psychology in philosophical problems.
- from a philosophical perspective, critically evaluate the APA ethical code. Take and defend a position in whether or not it is satisfactory.
- discuss the role of historical contributors to present day views of philosophical psychology.