Philosophy Of Social Science (PHIL-0134)

Fall 2025 · PHIL 0134 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

An examination of conceptual problems encountered in the scientific study of human behavior and society: the debate between behaviorists and cognitivists; the relation of psychology to sociology, economics, and the physical sciences; and data and theory construction in the social sciences. Readings from contemporary philosophers and social scientists. Recommendations: PHIL 2 and either PHIL 33 or a major in the social sciences.

Course codes: PHIL-0134, PHIL 0134, PHIL0134, PHIL-134, PHIL 134, PHIL134

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