PHIL4512 · Philosophy
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Thiscourseis an examination of the scientific enterprise with the tools of modern analytic philosophy. Topics include: the structure of a scientific theory; evidence and knowledge in science; the role of models in research and theorizing; the nature of scientific explanations; and the place of values in science. Open to advanced undergraduates.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.4 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.1 / 5
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Attendance
4.2 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.4 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3
hours per week
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Instructor options
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Student perspective
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Apr 9, 2024 · Historical comment
pretty boring lectures - I zoned out for 75% of them every time. But very easy class. Few readings and hw. Questions given before the midterm and easy take-home midterm. He's quirky but its impossible not to like the guy too.
Across time
Section-level results available in the recovered archive.
Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 section