Overview
Objective: Demonstrate understanding of key concepts in the philosophy of science by creating a dialogue between two characters.
Instructions:
- Review the dialogue between Alice and Deb in section 3.1.b, "The Skeptic's Challenge," at the beginning of this unit.
- Assume that both Alice and Deb have now studied the same material on the philosophy of science that you have covered in this unit.
- Compose a new dialogue between Alice and Deb that reflects their enhanced understanding of scientific concepts. The dialogue should Include at least five substantive contributions from each character, beyond simple yes/no responses.
- Incorporate key concepts covered in this unit, such as:
- Empiricism
- Scientific realism
- Falsificationism
- Paradigms
- Other relevant philosophical ideas discussed in the course
4. Ensure that the dialogue demonstrates a clear progression of ideas and a deepened understanding of the philosophy of science.
5. Use proper academic language and terminology throughout the dialogue.
Submission Guidelines:
- Format: [PDF]
- Length: [ min. 150 words]
Evaluation Criteria:
- Accurate representation of philosophical concepts
- Depth of analysis and discussion
- Logical flow of conversation
- Proper use of terminology
- Overall coherence and engagement with the subject matter