The text for the course is Introduction to the Philosophy of Science, written and edited by Merrilee Salmon and others. This should be purchased at the campus store. Other readings will be from a coursepack also available at the campus store. Readings should be done before the classes for which they are assigned, and in some cases will have to be reread after class. Classes will be a mixture of lecture and discussion.
Deadlines are strict.
Late papers will be penalized. Extensions will not be given except in case of family or medical emergency. Philosophy progresses through discussion, so the ability to engage in fruitful discussions with others is a necessary skill of the endeavor, and one we will work to improve. Class participation will be judged by quality, not quantity, of contributions, and makes up a non-negligible part of the course grade. Assignments in this course are governed by the honor code.