Description:
Philosophical and methodological issues in biology. Topics such as functional explanation, classification, the structure of evolutionary theory, reductionism, observation and measurement, or value-neutrality.
Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Three courses in biological science or two PHL courses.
Description:
Philosophical and methodological issues in biology. Topics such as functional explanation, classification, the structure of evolutionary theory, reductionism, observation and measurement, or value-neutrality.
Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Three courses in biological science or two PHL courses.
Description:
Philosophical and methodological issues in biology. Topics such as functional explanation, classification, the structure of evolutionary theory, reductionism, observation and measurement, or value-neutrality.