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Academic Year 2000/2001
Meaning, Metaphor, and Science
SISP 367 FA
An advanced seminar in philosophy of science and cultural theory, the course will draw upon recent work in the philosophy of language and of science to establish connections and explore similarities and differences
between philosophical studies of the
meaningfulness of scientific concepts, theories, and laws, and theoretical and methodological studies of cultural interpretation. These discussions will provide the background for a critical reading of some recent
cultural and historical studies of
scientific practices.
MAJOR READINGS
Readings will consist mostly of short articles; authors read for theoretical background will be: N. Goodman, W.V. Quine, C. Taylor, C. Geertz, D. Davidson, P. Rabinow, S. Wheeler, J. Bond, I. Hacking, J. Rouse. The
cultural studies discussed at the end
of the course will be taken from work by Donna Haraway, E.F. Keller, H.J. Rheinberger, Paul Rabinow, and/or Paula Treichler.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Seminar presentations, and two or perhaps three papers.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
There are no specific prerequisites for the course, but students should not enroll in the course without prior study of at least one of the following: philosophy of science, social studies of science, philosophy of
language or mind, anthropological
theory, literary theory. Students whose background is primarily in theoretical traditions outside of philosophy should be prepared to approach familiar issues using unfamiliar vocabularies and perspectives. Unless
preregistered students attend the firs
t class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PHIL
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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