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Philosophy Of Science

Key information

  • Module code:

    7AAN6029

  • Level:

    7

  • Semester:

      Spring

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

Science is a source of a great deal of our knowledge about the world, but what gives it its claim to epistemic authority? Is there something special about the scientific method, or is it an extension of everyday reasoning? To what extent can science tell us about things we can't observe? This module will also explore questions in the metaphysics of science concerning the nature of laws, explanation, and inter-theoretic relations.

Assessment details

Summative assessment: 1 x 3,500-word essay (100%)

Formative assessment: 1 x 2,000-3,000 word essay

Teaching pattern

One weekly one-hour lecture and one weekly one-hour seminar.

Subject areas

Department

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