Course instructors: Michael Krausz, Philosophy, mkrausz@brynmawr.edu Paul Grobstein, Biology, pgrobste@brynmawr.edu Contributor: Elizabeth McCormack, Physics, emccorma@brynmawr.edu Texts include: Peter Kosso, Appearance and Reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Physics T.S. Kuhn, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions David Miller, ed.Popper Selections Andreea Ritivoi, ed. Interpretation and Its Objects For additional assigned and recommended readings see Course Schedule

Prerequisites: One course in philosophy or natural science. Course requirements: Attendence at and active participation in class sessions. Three papers (5-8 pages each). Opportunities for in-class presentations and for continuing conversation through a public on-line course forum will also be available. Course Schedule - with links to selected notes Course website: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_cult/philsci/s03/ Course on-line forum: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/forum/viewforum.php?forum_id=325 Some web resources: Philosophy of Science, electronic edition of the journal PhilSci Archive, electronic archive of preprints Philosophy of Science Resources, from Augustana University College Writing Descartes

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