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    Syllabus
    Education level(s)
    College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional
    Primary user(s)
    Teacher
    Subject area(s)
    Social Science
    Language(s)
    English
    Cluster
    Conceptual and Statistical Knowledge
    Last updated
    29 October 2026
    Syllabus

    History and Philosophy of Psychology

    By E. Machery

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    Level College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional · For Teacher · Language English

    Abstract

    In this course, we will examine the on-going methodological controversies around psychology, cognitive science, and cognitive neuroscience. We will look at the question of replication, statistical reform, measurement of psychological attributes, incentivesfor a successful science, etc. We will read articles and book chapters by scientists and statisticians in addition to some relevant articles by philosophers of science. There is no prerequisites for this course.

    Keywords Philosophy · History of Psychology