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 136-064 Beyond Realism and Relativism

Note

Formerly available as 136-416. Students who have completed 136-416 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject may be cancelled unless enrolments reach five.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Howard Sankey

Prerequisites

Usually admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in HPS, Fourth Year Honours in HPS or a postgraduate coursework program.

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Subject Description

This subject will introduce students to key themes in contemporary debate in the philosophy of science, emerging from the opposition between scientific realism and epistemological relativism. Particular attention will be devoted to the recent emergence of neo-pragmatist positions in the philosophy of science.

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