Philosophy of Science
Spring 2025

PHIL-UA 90

What is science? How does it work? When it works, what kind of knowledge does it provide? Is there a scientific method? How do experiments provide evidence for theories? What is the nature of scientific explanation? How does the social organization of science contribute, if at all, to its success?

Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 AM, in Room LC11, 40 W 4th St (Tisch Hall)

Syllabus (PDF)

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