HPS 2130 - TELEOLOGY: HISTORY & THEORY

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course traces debates about the validity, nature and scope of teleological explanation in the study of the living world. Topics may include teleological reasoning in Ancient Greek science and philosophy, in Plato's Phaedo and Timaeus, Aristotle's biological works, the Epicurean criticism and Galen's defense of teleology; the debate between vitalism and mechanism in the 18th century; teleo-mechanism in the 19th century; debates about the place of teleology within evolutionary and developmental biology; and debates about the goal-directedness of development and behavior in the 20th century.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: Grad LG/SNC Basis

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