Philosophy Of Science

AY2014/2015 Semester 1

This course provides a broad overview of the major philosophical issues associated with science to students without a background in philosophy. It introduces the views on the distinctive features of science and scientific progress espoused by such influential philosophers as Popper, Kuhn, and Lakatos. It also examines issues related to causation, confirmation, explanation, scientific inference, scientific realism, and laws of nature.