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PHIL 638 - Problems in the History and Philosophy of Science

(3 units)
Selected topics in scientific revolutions, theory choice, discovery, relation of history, philosophy, sociology and psychology of science.

Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to write a lengthy historiographical analysis or research paper in which historiography figures prominently.
2. Students will be able to identify the main themes of the field in individual and group discussions.
3. Students will be able to analyze examples of major secondary works in the field.
4. Students will be able to identify and explain selected topics in scientific revolutions, theory choice, discovery, relation of history, philosophy, sociology and psychology of science.


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