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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science: Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy

Autor Kent W. Staley
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This book guides readers by gradual steps through the central concepts and debates in the philosophy of science. Using concrete examples from the history of science, Kent W. Staley shows how seemingly abstract philosophical issues are relevant to important aspects of scientific practice. Structured in two parts, the book first tackles the central concepts of the philosophy of science, such as the problem of induction, falsificationism, and underdetermination, and important figures and movements, such as the logical empiricists, Thomas Kuhn, and Paul Feyerabend. The second part turns to contemporary debates in the philosophy of science, such as scientific realism, explanation, the role of values in science, the different views of scientific inference, and probability. This broad yet detailed overview will give readers a strong grounding whilst also providing opportunities for further exploration. It will be of particular interest to students of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and science.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521129992
ISBN-10: 0521129990
Pagini: 298
Ilustrații: 8 b/w illus. 6 tables
Dimensiuni: 174 x 247 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.61 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Seria Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy

Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Preface: philosophy of science for philosophers, scientists, and everyone else; Part I. Background and Basic Concepts: 1. Some problems of induction; 2. Falsificationism: science without induction?; 3. Underdetermination; 4. Logical empiricism and scientific theories; 5. Kuhn: scientific revolutions as paradigm changes; 6. Lakatos: scientific research programmes; 7. Feyerabend: epistemological anarchism; Part II. Ongoing Investigations: 8. Reasoning with probability: Bayesianism; 9. Reasoning with probability: frequentism; 10. Realism and anti-realism; 11. Explanation; 12. Values in science; References; Index.

Recenzii

'This is a fine introductory text. It incorporates recent advances in philosophical research on scientific methodology, and Staley's engaging and easy-to-read style makes it an excellent work for beginning philosophy of science students.' Joseph Pitt, Virginia College of Technology

Descriere

This book explores central philosophical concepts, issues, and debates in the philosophy of science, both historical and contemporary.

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