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Philosophy of Science. A Very Short Introduction

By Samir Okasha

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Year
2002
ISBN
9780192802835, 0192802836
LCC
Q175 .O4555 2002
Open Library ID
OL3656314M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
66 MB (68960787 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
69\69
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

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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