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MATH 439 - Philosophy of Science (Cross-listed as PHIL 439, PHYS 439)

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Examines the philosophical assumptions, foundations, and implications of science and of scientific theories such as quantum physics, general relativity, and the theory of evolution. Asks what scientific knowledge reveals, how it is reached, and what role it plays in human life. The course also examines the roles that mathematics and the scientific method play in science and how these have affected its development.
Same as: PHIL 439, PHYS 439
GenEd: A3, UDIGE


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