Philosophy of Science Online

The goal of this project is to provide an interactive platform for learning about scientific worldviews by: 1) Understanding and applying concepts in the philosophy of science; 2)Evaluating empirical support for scientific case studies by analyzing the scientific methodology behind those studies; 3) Understanding and evaluating the historical progression and difference between distinct scientific worldviews, including the Newtonian and contemporary worldviews associated with quantum and relativistic physics and evolutionary and neurobiology; 4) Extrapolating some of the implications of science and changing worldviews for Moral Theory and Moral Psychology. The interactive platform will address 2 components: lecture module and interactive animation/experiment. The former is a structured, edited Camtasia or video presentation of lecture material. The latter is an experimental method to engage students by working together with the instructor in order to generate ideas for animated lectures. The students will suggest concepts, themes, and empirical examples as well as the organization style for the animated lecture.