PHIL 318 – Philosophy of Science

Points:	20	Prerequisites:	As for PHIL 301
Faculty:	Humanities & Soc Sc	Corequisites:	None
School:	History, Phil, Pol Sci & IR	Restrictions:	PHIL 418

This course surveys the issues and positions in modern philosophy of science, beginning with a discussion of the history of philosophy of science from Logical Positivism to the present. We then discuss particular problems such as the problem of induction, the problem of scientific explanation, the debate between realists and anti-realists, and the relationship between the various natural and social sciences. 60% internal assessment, 40% examination.

Tuition fees
2010: domestic $683.00     international $3,000.00

Trimester 1 2010

* indicates instructor is the course coordinator.

CRN	From/To	Days	Time	Building [Campus]	Room	Instructor
1044	1 Mar – 6 Jun 2010	Tue, Fri	1100 - 1250	Hunter [Kelburn]	113	Edwin MARES