Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
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Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
By (Author) Merrilee H. Salmon
By (author) John Earman
By (author) Clark Glymour
By (author) James G. Lennox
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
1st March 1999
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
501
Physical Properties
Hardback
464
Width 191mm, Height 242mm
936g
Description
A reprint of the Prentice-Hall edition of 1992.
Prepared by nine distinguished philosophers and historians of science, this thoughtful reader represents a cooperative effort to provide an introduction to the philosophy of science focused on cultivating an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. Selections range from discussions of topics in general methodology to a sampling of foundational problems in various physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences. Each chapter contains a list of suggested readings and study questions.
Reviews
The overall standard of the volume is extraordinarily high, and I have no doubt that this will be the text in philosophy of science for a couple of decades. The coverage is remarkable both in breadth and depth. . . . an amazingly good book. . . . written by an all-star team. . . . --Philip Kitcher, Columbia University
