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Philosophy of Science |
Possible Topics for Presentations and Papers
Possible Questions for the Midterm Exam
Review for the Final Exam (in progress)
Possible Questions for the Final Exam (in progress)
Introduction: What is the Aim of Science?
Demarcation 1: Some demarcation proposals
Demarcation 2: Creation Science Readings
Hempel's Model of Explanation (includes discussion of criticisms and alternatives)
Fine on the Natural Ontological Attitude
Logic Symbols (some of the essays in our text use logical symbolism; here's a quick overview)
Probability: A Quick Introduction (pdf)
Bayes's Theorem and the Philosophy of Science (pdf)
Bayesian Theory Evaluator (Java applet)
Experimental "Learning Object" on Bayes' Theorem (in progress, but there's a fair amount there)
Notes on Kuhn, Structure of Scientific Revolutions
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Last update: November 30, 2006 |