136-054 Controversies in Philosophy of Science

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136-054 Controversies in Philosophy of Science
Note	Formerly available as 136-340. Students who completed 136-340 prior to 1999 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Availability	3rd year
Credit Points	12.5
HECS Band	1
Coordinator	Dr Neil Thomason
Prerequisites	Usually two second-year HPS subjects, including some philosophy of science.
Semester	2 (view timetable)
Contact	A 2.5-hour lecture/seminar per week
Subject Description	This subject involves a selection of advanced topics of current interest in the philosophy of science. The content of this subject may vary from year to year. Specific topics dealt with may include such issues as the following: the nature and justification of scientific methodology and scientific reasoning; philosophical and psychological aspects of scientific evidence and explanation; and causation and laws of nature in the natural sciences.
Assessment	Written work totalling 4000 words.

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