Philosophy of Science
This course addresses the history and philosophy of science and the influence on nursing knowledge and the rapidly evolving nature of nursing science. This course includes the exploration of a diverse range of historical and contemporary influences of epistemological perspectives of the nature of knowledge and patterns and/or processes of knowing. An evolutionary lens is used to examine the history, philosophical foundations, and associated purpose, and methods of science as a foundation for nursing science.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Describe philosophies of science within historical contexts; 2) Discuss how the nature of knowledge relates to philosophy of science; 3) Analyze how different philosophies of science provide a foundation for nursing knowledge development and discovery; 4) Analyze the association between epistemological and philosophy of science foundations that guide scientific methods.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Describe philosophies of science within historical contexts; 2) Discuss how the nature of knowledge relates to philosophy of science; 3) Analyze how different philosophies of science provide a foundation for nursing knowledge development and discovery; 4) Analyze the association between epistemological and philosophy of science foundations that guide scientific methods.