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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 second and third year, except in Science (second year only). For Science third year, see 136-333 Science, Reason and Reality (Science 3). |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Howard Sankey |
Prerequisites | Usually 75 points of first year study across any discipline areas. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | Between 10 and 12 weekly tutorials and between 20 and 24 lectures, normally two per week |
Subject Description | This subject addresses some of the central issues in the philosophy of science. It will raise questions such as what is the difference between science and non-science? Is there a universal scientific method? Or do the methods employed by scientists vary historically? Is scientific theory change a rational process? Is science objective? Do scientific theories inform us of the truth about the world? Students who take this class will have knowledge of the major themes of recent and contemporary philosophical thinking about science. They will also have experience of the methods of critical analysis and argument employed in the philosophy of science and a background on which to base further study in the area. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 4000 words. |
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