PHIL 09261Philosophical Perspectives on Science-WI

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This course offers the student a basic understanding of some of the philosophical issues involved in modern science. The nature of scientific explanation and prediction, the character of scientific change, the structure and function of scientific theories, and the confirmation of scientific hypothesis are among the issues treated. Furthermore, attention is given to epistemological issues arising from the social structure of science, such as whether science is neutral or biased with respect to questions about gender, race, and religion. This course fulfills the Rowan Core Humanistic Literacy and the Rowan Experience Writing Intensive requirement.