This course considers a variety of questions in the philosophy of science, including: What is the nature of science? What is a scientific hypothesis, theory, law? What is the role of induction and deduction in science? The course considers the claims of science to objective knowledge by looking at the interplay of different forces in scientific decision-making, such as simplicity, and social, cultural, and prudential influences. No background or ability in science is presupposed beyond an interest in the subject matter.
Credits:
3.0
Additional Fees:
None
Repeat Limit:
0
Lecture Hours:
3.0
Seminar Hours:
1.0
Lab Hours:
0.0
Offered online:
False
Course outline(s):
| 2AR | 2SC | HUM | LSC | SCI | SOC | UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| False | False | True | False | False | False | True |
| Course | Destination | Credit | Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL 1103 | CAPU | CAPU PHIL 1XX (3) | 20030501 to Present |
| PHIL 1103 | DOUG | DOUG PHIL 1XXX (3) | 20040901 to Present |
| PHIL 1103 | SFU | SFU PHIL 144 (3) | 20180901 to Present |
| PHIL 1103 | TRU | TRU PHIL 2400 (3) | 20180901 to Present |
| PHIL 1103 | TWU | TWU PHIL 1XX (3) | 19990501 to Present |
| PHIL 1103 | UBCO | UBCO PHIL_O 125 (3) | 20050501 to Present |
| PHIL 1103 | UBCV | UBCV PHIL_V 125 (3) | 19990501 to Present |
| PHIL 1103 | UFV | UFV PHIL 1XX (3) | 19990501 to Present |
| PHIL 1103 | UVIC | UVIC PHIL 220 (1.5) | 20120901 to Present |
| PHIL 1103 | VIU | VIU PHIL 1st (3) | 19990501 to Present |
| Course | Destination | Credit | Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL 1103 | SFU | SFU PHIL 1XX (3) | 19990501 to 20180831 |
| PHIL 1103 | TRU | TRU PHIL 1XXX (3) | 20110101 to 20180831 |
| PHIL 1103 | TRU | TRU PHIL 1XX (3) | 19990501 to 20101231 |
No offerings found for this semester (2024 30).
| Semester | Seats | Waitlist | Days | Time | Room | Type | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 20 | 3 | N/A | --W---- | 1430-1720 | A215 | Lecture | Kent Schmor |
| ----F-- | 1100-1255 | A215 | Exam | Kent Schmor | |||
| 2024 10 | 15 | N/A | M-W---- | 1630-1820 | A348 | Lecture | Kent Schmor |
| ---R--- | 0830-1025 | A348 | Exam | Kent Schmor | |||
| 2023 20 | 6 | 4 | --W---- | 1430-1720 | A346 | Lecture | Kent Schmor |
| -----S- | 0900-1055 | B152 | Exam | Kent Schmor | |||
| 2023 10 | 11 | 5 | M-W---- | 1230-1420 | A348 | Lecture | Richard Johns |
| ----F-- | 0830-1025 | A348 | Exam | Richard Johns | |||
| 2022 10 | 19 | 3 | M------ | 1230-1420 | WWW | WWW | Kent Schmor |
| ------- | - | WWW | WWW | Kent Schmor | |||
| ---R--- | 0830-1025 | WWW | Exam | Kent Schmor | |||
| 2020 30 | 0 | 5 | --W---- | 1030-1220 | WWW | WWW | Richard Johns |
| ------- | - | WWW | WWW | Richard Johns | |||
| -T----- | 1100-1255 | WWW | Exam | Richard Johns | |||
| 2018 30 | 13 | N/A | M-W---- | 1030-1220 | A346 | Lecture | Richard Johns |
| ----F-- | 1330-1525 | A346 | Exam | Richard Johns | |||
| 2016 30 | 9 | 2 | -T-R--- | 1430-1620 | A368 | Lecture | Lydia du Bois, Alanna Dyck |
| 2014 30 | 4 | N/A | M-W---- | 1430-1620 | B247 | Lecture | Richard Johns |
| --W---- | 1600-1755 | B023 | Exam | Richard Johns | |||
| 2014 10 | 12 | N/A | -T-R--- | 1430-1620 | C123 | Lecture | Richard Johns |
| ---R--- | 1330-1525 | B014 | Exam | Richard Johns | |||
| 2013 10 | 7 | N/A | -T-R--- | 1430-1620 | B248 | Lecture | Richard Johns |
| -----S- | 0830-1025 | C122 | Exam | Richard Johns | |||
| 2012 10 | 7 | N/A | M-W---- | 1230-1420 | B023 | Lecture | Richard Johns |
| M------ | 1330-1525 | B018 | Exam | Richard Johns | |||
| 2011 10 | 7 | N/A | M-W---- | 1230-1420 | B253 | Lecture | Richard Johns |
| --W---- | 1600-1755 | B016 | Exam | Richard Johns | |||
| 2010 10 | 16 | N/A | M-W---- | 1230-1420 | B029 | Lecture | Richard Johns |
| 2008 30 | 31 | N/A | MTWR--- | 0930-1025 | B018 | Lecture | Richard Johns |
| 2008 10 | Cancel | N/A | M-W---- | 1330-1525 | Lecture |