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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

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PHL 485  Philosophy of Social Science

Description:
Explanations, theories, and concepts in social science. Such topics as historicism; reductionism; rationality and relativism; comparison of logical empiricist, interpretive, and critical theory approaches.
Effective Dates:
FS92 - FS98


PHL 485  Philosophy of Social Science

Description:
Explanations, theories, and concepts in social science. Such topics as historicism; reductionism; rationality and relativism; comparison of logical empiricist, interpretive, and critical theory approaches.
Effective Dates:
SS99 - US04


PHL 485  Philosophy of Social Science

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Three courses in social science or two PHL courses.
Description:
Explanations, theories, and concepts in social science. Topics such as historicism; reductionism; rationality and relativism; comparison of logical empiricist, interpretive, and critical theory approaches.
Effective Dates:
FS04 - US15


PHL 485  Philosophy of Social Science

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Three courses in social science or two PHL courses.
Description:
Explanations, theories, and concepts in social science. Topics such as historicism; reductionism; rationality and relativism; comparison of logical empiricist, interpretive, and critical theory approaches.
Effective Dates:
FS15 - US18