PLHRT 6350 - Tools for Thought

Fall. 1 credit. S/U grades only.

Graduate standing required.

T. H. Whitlow.

Discusses readings from Kuhn, Waddington, Wilson, Lewontin, and others emphasizing application of the philosophy of science to the real-world practices of scientists.

Outcome 1: Students will become familiar with some of the major 20th century themes in the philosophy of science.

Outcome 2: Students will have a heightened awareness of the standards of scientific ethics.

Outcome 3: Students will develop a sense of epistemological grounding for their own research.