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PSY 410

Philosophical Criticisms of Psychological Research

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

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.