Philosophy of science

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This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. It explores the fundamental questions and challenges in the field, and looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences, including the problem of classification in biology, and the nature of space and time in physics.



How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully 'objective'? What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science, and investigates fascinating, challenging questions such as these. Starting at the very beginning, with a concise overview of the history of science, Okasha examines the nature of fundamental practices such as reasoning, causation, and explanation. Looking at scientific revolutions and the issue of scientific change, he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time, and discusses realist versus anti-realist attitudes towards science. He finishes by considering science today, and the social and ethical philosophical questions surrounding modern science. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Taal: en

Bindwijze: Paperback

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 28 juli 2016

Aantal pagina's: 140

Illustraties: Met illustraties

Hoofdauteur: Samir Okasha

Hoofduitgeverij: Oxford University Press

Editie: 2

Extra groot lettertype: Nee

Product breedte: 111 mm

Product hoogte: 12 mm

Product lengte: 172 mm

Studieboek: Nee

Verpakking breedte: 111 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 13 mm

Verpakking lengte: 173 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 207 g

EAN: 9780198745587

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