History and Philosophy of Science
BACH3127
This unit is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of science as a specific form of knowledge. It introduces students to the major philosophies of science including empiricism, positivism, hypothetico-deductionism and the work of philosopher Thomas Kuhn. The unit will focus also on scientific method; the qualitative/quantitative methodological distinction with particular attention to the hermeneutic/interpretive research tradition.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Senior
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: BACH3127
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes