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Philosophy of Science by Samir Okasha
A Very Short Introduction
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.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. |
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| Author(s) : Samir Okasha | Format : Paperback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 0192802836 | ISBN-13 : 9780192802835 |
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Product Details:
Series Title : Very Short Introductions S.
Country Publication : United Kingdom
Publication Date : 30/05/2002
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page Length : 160mm
Page Size : 174mm