A Novel Exercise for Teaching the Philosophy of Science
Publication Date
2014
Description
We describe a simple, flexible exercise that can be implemented in the philosophy of science classroom: students are asked to determine the contents of a closed container without opening it. This exercise has revealed itself as a useful platform from which to examine a wide range of issues in the philosophy of science and may, we suggest, even help us think about improving the public understanding of science.
Journal
Philosophy of Science
Volume
81
Issue
5
First Page
1184
Last Page
1196
Department
Philosophy
Link to Published Version
DOI
10.1086/678240
Recommended Citation
Hardcastle, Gary and Slater, Matthew H.. "A Novel Exercise for Teaching the Philosophy of Science." Philosophy of Science (2014) : 1184-1196.
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