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PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE: A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION
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| By: |
Samir Okasha |
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Paperback |
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£7.99 |
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£6.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0192802836 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780192802835 |
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| Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
30 May, 2002 |
| Series: |
Very Short Introductions |
| Pages: |
160 |
| Description: |
Provides an overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a short history of science, this book goes on to investigate the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation, revolutions in science, and theories, such as realism and anti-realism. It also looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences. |
| Synopsis: |
What is science? Is there a real difference between science and myth? Is science objective? Can science explain everything? This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a short history of science to set the scene, Samir Okasha goes on to investigate the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation, revolutions in science, and theories such as realism and anti-realism. He also looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences, including the problem of classification in biology, and the nature of space and time in physics. The final chapter touches on the conflicts between science and religion, and explores whether science is ultimately a good thing. 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. |
| Illustrations: |
10 halftones and numerous line drawings |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Oxford University Press |
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Returnable |
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