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Historical and Philosophical Perspectives on Science

PHIL 541S

An integrated introduction to the nature of science and scientific change, and its impact on society. Counts as elective for the Science & Society Certificate Program.
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  • CZ
Cross-Listed As
  • GSF 541S
  • HISTORY 577S
  • LIT 521S
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Fall and/or Spring
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Durham, NC 27708
(919) 660-3050
philosophy@duke.edu

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