Philosophy of Science

GIP51116 Philosophy of Science, Magister Program of Language Education (English Education), Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University.

This course discusses the basic concepts of philosophy in general and general philosopy of science in particular, which include understanding, inductivism, falsificationism, rationality, underdetermination, explanation and inference. Upon the completion of the course, the students are expected to (a) have a solid understanding of general philosopy of science, and (b) be able to analyze the philosophical and foundational problems that arise within science.