Introduction to the Philosophy of Science

This course will explore the philosophical issues surrounding the idea of science. Such concepts include the historical emergence of science, what criteria might distinguish genuine science from pseudo-science, the logic of scientific method, the question of whether scientific theories describe reality or have a merely pragmatic value, the nature of scientific progress, the question of whether the social sciences should use the same methodology as the natural sciences, and what ethical issues science gives rise to.

Simon Skempton PhD

• Term: Autumn
• Day: Monday
• Start Date: 01 October 2018
• Time: 7-9pm
• No. of weeks: 10
• Course fee: £78.00

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