Course Description
Detailed examination of core issues in the philosophy of science: the confirmation of scientific theories, falsification, projectibility, the nature of scientific explanation, laws of nature, and causation. Students cannot receive credit for both PHI 440 and PHI 540.
Fall 2025
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
00316 Leazar Hall
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Credit is not allowed for both PHI 540 and PHI 440.
