Bias, Hype, and Objectivity in Science
PHIL 364
Spring 2027
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
STS 362 |
This seminar introduces frameworks for grappling with questions around research integrity in the world of fast-moving, high-tech, transnational, financialized scientific knowledge production. Topics include peer review, the replicability crisis, industry funding of science, and data fraud, as well as proposed solutions. Traversing the fields of research ethics, social studies of science, and history and philosophy of science, this case study-based discussion seminar will introduce students to foundational concepts for analyzing and understanding bias, hype, and objectivity in science as well as to newer debates. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PHIL |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Philosophy)(Science and Technology Studies) |
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