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PHIL0216A-S15

Science and Quest for Truth

Science and the Quest for Truth
On a fairly conventional view, science exemplifies humankind's rational inquiry into the true structure of the world. But what exactly is science? In what sense is it rational? Are scientific claims true or merely useful in predicting and controlling our environment? To answer these questions, we will examine scientific activities such as theory construction, explanation, confirmation, and experimentation, and their role in debates concerning the role of rationality and truth in scientific knowledge. (This course presupposes no prior knowledge of philosophy or science.)
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22047
Subject Code:
PHIL
Course Number:
0216
Section Identifier:
A

Course

PHIL 0216

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Spring 2015

PHIL0216A-S15 Lecture (Khalifa)