Philosophy and the Sciences
This course considers philosophical topics and concepts related to the natural sciences, such as the following: science and pseudo-science; scientific method; the nature of explanation, theory, confirmation, and falsification; the effect of science on basic concepts like mind, freedom, time, and causality; ethics of experimentation; and the relation of science to society. We also will discuss some philosophically interesting theories in science, and whether there are limits to scientific investigation.
Arts & Sciences Gen Ed: Arts & Humanities or Natural Sciences
Boulder A&S Core Requirements: Arts & Sci Core Curr: Natural Science Non-Sequence
3 credit hours