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Introduction to Philosophy of Science PHIL 144 (3)

An introduction to philosophical issues concerning the nature of science. Topics to be discussed include the distinction between science and pseudo-science, the nature of scientific method, the nature of explanation in the natural and social sciences, the phenomenon of scientific change, the relationship between scientific theory and observation, and the objectivity of social science. Students with credit for PHIL 244 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities/Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
B100 Qiu Lin
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
B101 Qiu Lin
TBD