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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. (HIST 680A and PHIL 638 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

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


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