A Historical Introduction to the PHILOSOPHY of SCIENCE
Designed for first-time readers of the subject, this stimulating introduction offers a historical exposition of differing views on the philosophy of science. With concise profiles presenting the major philosophers whose contributions are discussed in this book, Losee explores the long-argued questio...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Oxford University Press
2001
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| Edition: | FOURTH EDITION |
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Add Tag | Summary: | Designed for first-time readers of the subject, this stimulating introduction offers a historical exposition of differing views on the philosophy of science. With concise profiles presenting the major philosophers whose contributions are discussed in this book, Losee explores the long-argued questions raised by philosophers and scientists about the proper evaluation of science. This new edition incorporates contemporary developments in the discipline, including recent work on theory-appraisal, experimental practice, the debate over scientific realism, and the philosophy of biology. Taking a balanced and informative approach, this work is the ideal introductory volume. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 314 pages 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9780198700555 |
A Historical Introduction to the Philosophy Of Science 
The British journal for the philosophy of science