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About the Course

For the last four centuries, scientists have aimed to provide us with an understanding of the world around us. By all appearances, science has made substantial progress during this time. But is this progress real or illusory? And if it is real, how has this progress been made? This four-week course will consider these important questions. Specific topics will include how scientists generate knowledge through observations, experiments, and simulations; scientific objectivity and failures of scientific objectivity; the self-correcting nature of the scientific community; the positive and negative influences that values can have on science; the relationship between science and religion; and the role of the public in guiding the scientific enterprise....

Top reviews

SB

Feb 19, 2020

Interesting information, well presented. The course gave me new ways of looking at scientific studies and research that will, I believe, make me a more sophisticated consumer of science reporting.

JS

Feb 26, 2020

This course opened me up to all sorts of perspectives and ideas that I never thought about. I was unaware of the field of the philosophy of science. I really appreciated the exposure!

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By Susan B

Feb 20, 2020

Interesting information, well presented. The course gave me new ways of looking at scientific studies and research that will, I believe, make me a more sophisticated consumer of science reporting.

By Joost v H

Dec 9, 2023

Very well made instructions. Topic is also very relevant these days with people being more skeptical about science. Follow-up course on values and practical implications would be interesting.

By Ася Ш

Apr 1, 2022

This course ia a perfect step to start conversation with the philosophy of science. If you already know some information what does the science is, you should choose more progressive level.

By Benedito d C M N

Aug 28, 2020

Excelente curso introdutório à filosofia da ciência. Apresenta tanto o contexto histórico quanto Filosofico e sociologia da ciência. Grande acréscimo para minha formação

By Ethan A

May 4, 2020

Although this was first first course done with this system I felt it was done extremely well. Interaction with other students was made simple.

By Fabio A

Sep 24, 2021

Curso muito bom. Conceitos muito bem esclarecidos com informações que somaram ao meu conhecimento e ajudaram na minha construção de saberes.

By Antonio E E

Feb 2, 2022

I am very satisfied with this course. I found very interesting each lesson of Prof. Michael Weisberg, whom I would like to thank sincerely.

By Margot R M

Jan 16, 2022

I enjoyed this course, BUT I have completed it. And no, I didn't do assignments and there was nowhere where I could tick completed.

By GÖKTUĞ D

Sep 28, 2023

It was a really good experience. The philosophy of science course gave me a different perspective on the subject.

By Tim V

Dec 30, 2020

Fantastic introduction into philosophy of science by Prof. Weisberg! Would love to see a part II of this course.

By Varsha M

Oct 31, 2021

Truly fantastic course. The philosophy of science can be made wonderful and almost magical.

By Shamir W

May 25, 2022

very enlightening course that can make you both open minded and analytically skeptical

By Mucho M

Jun 24, 2020

Great experience! The course enlightened my approach in the way I think about science.

By JOSE E B

Apr 13, 2022

Great course. I learned a lot. Inevitably selective, but that¿s alright. Thank you.

By RAPHAELA B D O

Aug 15, 2020

This course changed my mind about Science. It was a great investment.

By Edgar G

Mar 5, 2020

A great introduction to the basis and the actual practice of science.

By Marisol M S

Feb 27, 2023

Muy conforme, se me dificulto el inglés, pues soy latina.

By Keith S A

Mar 6, 2020

Great job! Very good, but just not nearly long enough!

By K. H

Feb 9, 2023

wonderful course, should be included in all UG programs

By bassam1010

Jun 26, 2020

An excellent crash course in the philosophy of science

By Francisco M F D

Aug 16, 2022

Excellent course! Very very recommendable.

By Vivien R

Jan 25, 2021

I'd recommend this course to any scientist.

By Wolfgang W

Dec 1, 2021

Excellent content and awesome presentation

By Richard D V

Aug 18, 2020

This is a great course in Science. Thanks.

By Xiomara N

May 5, 2020

I loved this course and all the material.