Philosophy of Science offers a unique opportunity to study the foundations, practices, and culture of the sciences from a philosophical perspective. Students will study the philosophy of science from the ancient Greeks to the contemporary philosophers of science. The course will expose students to questions addressed by philosophy of science and epistemology. The course will examine various philosophies of science and their implications for the definition of science, the development of science, and the teaching and learning of science. In particular, the course will focus on philosophies such as logicism, intuitionism and formalism. Also, included are contemporary philosophies such as social constructivism and postmodern philosophies. Students will be required to relate the substantial issues in this course to their experience and practice.