STEM 315 - Philosophy of Science

This is a different kind of science course, in which we will think deeply about the nature of science, and critically examine the basic vocabulary commonly used by scientists. For example, consider the following questions: do we “verify” or “falsify” theories? What is a “theory”? What is an “explanation”? What is the a “law of nature”? Is there a “scientific method”? What do we mean by a “law of nature”? Do things like atoms really exist? What makes a specific discipline “scientific”? Throughout the course, we will look at how various philosophers have attempted to answer these and other questions.

Credit(s): 3
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STEM Non-Lab Perspective course for the Dialogues.