HPS 60: Introduction to Philosophy of Science (PHIL 60)
20th-century views on the nature of scientific knowledge. Logical positivism and Popper; the problem of induction; Kuhn, Feyerbend, and radical philosophies of science; subsequent attempts to rebuild moderate empiricist and realist positions.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Ryckman, T. (PI)
HPS 61: Science, Religion, and the Birth of Modern Philosophy (PHIL 61)
Galileo's defense of the Copernican world-system that initiated the scientific revolution of the 17th century, led to conflict between science and religion, and influenced the development of modern philosophy. Readings focus on Galileo and Descartes.
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
HPS 199: Directed Reading
May be repeated for credit.
| Repeatable
for credit
HPS 299: Graduate Individual Work
May be repeated for credit.
| Repeatable
for credit
(up to 99 units total)
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