PHIL 103 PO -Phil of Science: Historical Surv

Institution: Pomona

Description: Theories about scientific reasoning and the nature of scientific knowledge have changed significantly since the scientific revolution. This course traces those developments, including key early modern figures like Bacon and Descartes, the Vienna Circle and early 20th-century logical positivism and the work of Thomas Kuhn, ending with more contemporary views, such as feminist philosophy of science. Prerequisite: College-level science or philosophy course.

Prerequisite(s): Please check course schedule for requirements.

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