Learner Reviews & Feedback for Philosophy of Science by University of Pennsylvania
About the Course
made substantial progress during this time. But is this progress real or illusory? And if it is real, how has this progress been made? This
four-week course will consider these important questions. Specific topics will include how scientists generate knowledge through observations,
experiments, and simulations; scientific objectivity and failures of scientific objectivity; the self-correcting nature of the scientific community;
the positive and negative influences that values can have on science; the relationship between science and religion; and the r...
Top reviews
SB
Feb 19, 2020
Interesting information, well presented. The course gave me new ways of looking at scientific studies and research that will, I believe, make me a more sophisticated consumer of science reporting.
JS
Feb 26, 2020
This course opened me up to all sorts of perspectives and ideas that I never thought about. I was unaware of the field of the philosophy of science. I really appreciated the exposure!
26 - 50 of 76 Reviews for Philosophy of Science
By Susan B
•Feb 20, 2020
Interesting information, well presented. The course gave me new ways of looking at scientific studies and research that will, I believe, make me a more sophisticated consumer of science reporting.
By Joost v H
•Dec 9, 2023
Very well made instructions. Topic is also very relevant these days with people being more skeptical about science. Follow-up course on values and practical implications would be interesting.
By Ася Ш
•Apr 1, 2022
This course ia a perfect step to start conversation with the philosophy of science. If you already know some information what does the science is, you should choose more progressive level.
By Benedito d C M N
•Aug 28, 2020
Excelente curso introdutório à filosofia da ciência. Apresenta tanto o contexto histórico quanto Filosofico e sociologia da ciência. Grande acréscimo para minha formação
By Ethan A
•May 4, 2020
Although this was first first course done with this system I felt it was done extremely well. Interaction with other students was made simple.
By Fabio A
•Sep 24, 2021
Curso muito bom. Conceitos muito bem esclarecidos com informações que somaram ao meu conhecimento e ajudaram na minha construção de saberes.
By Antonio E E
•Feb 2, 2022
I am very satisfied with this course. I found very interesting each lesson of Prof. Michael Weisberg, whom I would like to thank sincerely.
By Margot R M
•Jan 16, 2022
I enjoyed this course, BUT I have completed it. And no, I didn't do assignments and there was nowhere where I could tick completed.
By GÖKTUĞ D
•Sep 28, 2023
It was a really good experience. The philosophy of science course gave me a different perspective on the subject.
By Tim V
•Dec 30, 2020
Fantastic introduction into philosophy of science by Prof. Weisberg! Would love to see a part II of this course.
By Varsha M
•Oct 31, 2021
Truly fantastic course. The philosophy of science can be made wonderful and almost magical.
By Shamir W
•May 25, 2022
very enlightening course that can make you both open minded and analytically skeptical
By Mucho M
•Jun 24, 2020
Great experience! The course enlightened my approach in the way I think about science.
By JOSE E B
•Apr 13, 2022
Great course. I learned a lot. Inevitably selective, but that¿s alright. Thank you.
By RAPHAELA B D O
•Aug 15, 2020
This course changed my mind about Science. It was a great investment.
By Edgar G
•Mar 5, 2020
A great introduction to the basis and the actual practice of science.
By Marisol M S
•Feb 27, 2023
Muy conforme, se me dificulto el inglés, pues soy latina.
By Keith S A
•Mar 6, 2020
Great job! Very good, but just not nearly long enough!
By K. H
•Feb 9, 2023
wonderful course, should be included in all UG programs
By bassam1010
•Jun 26, 2020
An excellent crash course in the philosophy of science
By Alonso F D H F M
•Aug 16, 2022
Excellent course! Very very recommendable.
By Vivien R
•Jan 25, 2021
I'd recommend this course to any scientist.
By Wolfgang W
•Dec 1, 2021
Excellent content and awesome presentation
By Richard D V
•Aug 18, 2020
This is a great course in Science. Thanks.
By Xiomara N
•May 5, 2020
I loved this course and all the material.