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WN 2009
Philosophy
PHIL 420 - Philosophy of Science
Section 001
Credits: 3
Requirements & Distribution: BS
Other: Theme
Advisory Prerequisites: One course in Philosophy or Science at the 300 level or higher with a grade of C- or better; or graduate standing.
Other Course Info: W.
BS: This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit.
Meet Together Classes:
NURS 570 - Phil of Science, Section 001
Primary Instructor: Ruetsche,Laura

 
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The nature of science, scientific explanation, scientific laws and theories, theoretical concepts, and reductionism - all with special reference to the natural sciences.
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ISBN: 0226458083 The structure of scientific revolutions, Author: Thomas S. Kuhn., Publisher: University of Chicago Press 3rd ed. 1996
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