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 136-033 Science, Reason and Reality

Note

Formerly available as 136-202/302. Students who have completed 136-202/302 Science, Reason and Reality are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Available at levels 2 and 3, except in Science (level 2 only). For Science level 3, see 136-333.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Howard Sankey

Prerequisites

Normally 75 points of level 1 study.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

Between 10 and 12 weekly tutorials and between 20 and 24 lectures, normally two per week

Subject Description

This subject forms an introduction to recent philosophy of science, including such topics as: the justification of scientific method; rationalism vs relativism; problems of scientific objectivity and truth; theory-dependence of observation; the processes of scientific theory-change. Students should complete the subject with a familiarity with major themes within recent and contemporary philosophy of science; with experience in methods of critical analysis and argument employed within the philosophy of science; and with a background in the philosophy of science on which to base further study in the area.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words.

Prescribed Texts
  • A Chalmers, What is this Thing Called Science?.
  • I Hacking, Representing and Intervening.
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