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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : History and Philosophy of Science

136-340 Advanced Topics in the Philosophy of Science

Credit Points:

When taken from History and Philosophy of Science, Faculty of Arts:
16.7 3rd year
When taken from History and Philosophy of Science, Faculty of Science:
16.7

Coordinator:

Dr Howard Sankey

Prerequisite/s:

Some background in Philosophy, normally 161-102 or 136-202 or 136-203 or 161-221.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

Up to three hours of lectures, seminars or tutorials a week

Objectives:

Students completing this subject should:

  • become familiar with central technical concepts and issues in the philosophy of science;

  • be prepared for research in the philosophy of science.

Content:

A selection of more advanced problems in the Philosophy of Science.

Assessment:

A maximum of two essays totalling 5000 words.
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