PHILO 550 - Philosophy of Social Sciences

Credits: 3

Epistemic methods and metaphysical presuppositions in the social sciences. Topics selected from: models, measurement, reduction, explanation, theories of function, theories of ideal types, and rational choice theory.

Requisites:
Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy, one of which must be PHILO 100 or PHILO 320.

Typically Offered
Fall or Spring, in alternate years