PHIL 224 - Science, Mind, and Philosophy

(3 units)

Philosophical problems and implications of historical and contemporary scientific inquiries as they pertain to the interdisciplinary study of science and the mind; e.g., the nature of laws, theories, explanations, scientific revolutions, values, relations of science and society.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. state a thesis about a problem in the philosophy of science, and provide evidence and philosophical argument (including replies to counter-arguments) in its defense.
2. interpret at an introductory level the ideas associated with major philosophers and theories in the philosophy of science.
3. distinguish better and worse reasoning, and recognize relevant logical relationships and patterns of inference.
4. show what is at stake in an abstract philosophical debate in the philosophy of science, and indicate how different philosophical positions have different practical and theoretical implications.

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