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 136-044 Current Issues in HPS

Note

Formerly available as 136-238/338. Students who have completed 136-238/338 Current Issues in the History and Philosophy of Science 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 136-344 Current Issues in HPS (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

2 (view timetable)

Contact

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

Subject Description

This subject deals with current research in the history and/or philosophy of science. Its subject matter can range from philosophical critiques of evolutionary theory to medical history to the role of science in debates about the environment. In 2001, this subject will focus on the ideas of the natural, naturalism and naturalisation, as they occur in current philosophical thinking about science.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words or equivalent.

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