PHIL 160: Intro to Philosophy of Science

Why Do We Believe in Quarks, Evolution, and Other "Crazy" Things?

Professor

Lynn Hankinson-Nelson
Savery M397
lynnhank@u.washington.edu
206.543.5094
Office hours: Tu/Th 11:30-12:30 and by appointment

Teaching Assistants

Bennett Barr
Savery 378
bbarr@u.washington.edu
206.543.5916
Office hours: TBA

Cheryl Fitzgerald
Savery 384
cef4@u.washington.edu
206.685.3231
Office hours: TBA

Mitch Kaufman
Savery 384
mtk5@u.washington.edu
206.685.3231
Office hours: TBA

Text: 

Readings in the Philosophy of Science. Ed. T. Schick. Available new and used in the bookstore (and online).
Electronic readings (links provided on syllabus).

Syllabus UPDATED

Lecture Power Points

Course Requirements and Grading

Essays   UPDATED

Links to each online quiz will be sent to your UW email by Catalyst.

Useful links:

Scientists having fun:

The IgNoble Prizes