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SISP367
Meaning, Metaphor, and Science
SISP367 FA
Crosslistings: PHIL367, CHUM367
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 15 | 0 | Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998
)
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 first 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: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PHIL
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Rouse, J
- Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 4, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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