Course: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

By The University of Edinburgh and Coursera

Learning Objectives for Course

1. Gain a fairly well-rounded view on selected areas and topics at the intersection of philosophy and the sciences

2. Understand some key questions, and conceptual problems arising in the natural sciences.

3. Develop critical skills to evaluate and assess these problems.

I'm going to briefly discuss my understanding on this topic.

Part A

• What is Science?

• Duhem & Kuhn

• Reading: Epistemic relativism

• Reading: Inductivism and Falsificationism

• Discussion Prompt: Scientific Realism

• Reading: Underdetermination