2009-2010 University Catalog 
  
2009-2010 University Catalog

PHIL 371 - Philosophy of Natural Sciences

Credits: 3
One semester of logic recommended. Study of aims and methodology of science. Among the questions of concern are: What constitutes a good scientific explanation? What grounds are used for comparing rival theories? Is there a special method of scientific discovery?

Prerequisites
3 credits of philosophy, or permission of instructor

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0