Philosophy 224 - PHIL & HST OF SCIENTIF THOUGHT
Fall
2012
01
4.00
Jeffry Ramsey
MW 01:10-02:30
Smith College
19313-F12
BURTON 101
jramsey@smith.edu
Case studies in the history of science are used to examine philosophical issues as they arise in scientific practice. Topics include the relative importance of theories, models and experiments; realism; explanation; confirmation of theories and hypotheses; causes; and the role of values in science.