Philosophy of Science by Coursera
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
10 Topics
1.1 Science: Past and Present
1.2 – Example 1: Evolutionary Theory
1.3a – Example 2: Aging the Universe
1.3b – Example 3: Climate Change
1.3c – Example 4: A Theory of Mind
1.4 – Diverse Subjects Common Methods
Introduction to the Course and your Instructor
Week 1 Readings
Week 1 Quiz
Week 1
14 Topics
2.1 – Intro to Scientific Empiricism
2.2 – A Grounding in Observation
2.3a – Straight Observation
2.3b – Observation with Telescopes
2.3c – Practicing to Observe
2.3d – Making Observation More Efficient
2.3e – Mill’s Methods
2.4a – Isolating and Creating Phenomena
2.4b – The Logic of Experiments
2.5 – Simulations: Empirical and Reliable?
2.6 – Reliable Detection
Week 2 Readings
Week 2 Quiz
Week 2
9 Topics
3.0 – The Power of Collective Knowledge
3.1 – Defining Scientific Objectivity
3.2 – Mechanisms of Scientific Objectivity
3.3 – Shedding Bias and Approaching Truth
3.4 – Failures of Objectivity
3.5 – Science Pseudoscience and Uncertainty
Week 3 Reading
Week 3 Quiz
Week 3
8 Topics
4.1 – Science in the Political Arena
4.2 – Should Science Be Value-Free?
4.3 – Scientific Freedom and Responsibility
4.4 – Cultivating Scientific Skepticism
Week 4 Reading
Week 4 Quiz
Analysis of Science Reporting
Week 4
Philosophy of Science
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