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Philosophy of science : a beginner’s guide

By Geoffrey , GORHAM

Book information

Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Year
2012
ISBN
9781780741758, 1780741758
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
512 kB (524677 bytes)
Series
Oneworld beginners’ guides.
Pages
0\0
Time added
2019-11-21 23:47:11
Science -- Philosophy;Science -- Social aspects;SC

Description

So the world didn't end on 10 September 2008, but the possibility may have got you thinking. Examining core philosophical issues facing scientists, Geoffrey Gorham probes such controversial issues as the Large Hadron Collider, intelligent design, the prospect of human extinction, space colonization, and much more. Geoffrey Gorham is Assistant Professor in Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Cover Title page Copyright page Contents Illustrations Introduction: What is philosophy of science? 1 The origins of science 2 Defining science 3 The scientific method 4 The aims of science 5 The social dimensions of science 6 Science and human futures Furthering Reading Index.

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