This course aims to provide students with a science background a solid grasp on major topics in general philosophy of science. In the first half of the course we cover the historical developments of philosophy of science before the 1970s, from Russell (the Cambridge School) and the logical empiricists to Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos... In the second half, we covers classic topics such as scientific explanation, confirmation, understanding to more recent topics such as scientific progress and social knowing in science.

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I offered weekly tutorial session to students (class-size around 15) which I explicate key concepts in the lecture and lead group discussions amongst students...