Getting science wrong

Getting science wrong: why the philosophy of science matters

by Dicken, Paul

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Discusses some of the most popular misconceptions about science, and their continuing role in the public imagination. Drawing upon the history and philosophy of science it challenges widespread assumptions and misunderstandings, from creationism and climate change to the use of statistics and computer modeling. The result is an engaging introduction to contentious issues in the philosophy of science and a new way of looking at the role of science in society.

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Getting science wrong : why the philosophy of science matters / Paul Dicken.

Summary

Discusses some of the most popular misconceptions about science, and their continuing role in the public imagination. Drawing upon the history and philosophy of science it challenges widespread assumptions and misunderstandings, from creationism and climate change to the use of statistics and computer modeling. The result is an engaging introduction to contentious issues in the philosophy of science and a new way of looking at the role of science in society.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2018.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Bloomsbury Academic
  • Place of Publication:London, UK
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2018.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (xvi, 202 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781350007291, 1350007293, 9781350007307, 1350007307, 9781350007314, 1350007315
  • DOI:10.5040/9781350007314
  • oclc:on1009619155
  • LC Classification:Q158.5
  • Dewey Decimal:501

Table of Contents

Introduction -- Learning from our mistakes -- A matter of trial and error -- Images of science -- 88.6 percent of all statistics are made up -- Living in different worlds -- The bankruptcy of science -- Deus ex machina -- Epilogue -- Dramatis personae.

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Subjects

History Philosophy Philosophy (General) Philosophy of science POPULAR SCIENCE Religion and science Religion et sciences Science Science -- history Science -- Philosophy SCIENCE -- Philosophy & Social Aspects Science -- Political aspects Sciences -- Aspect politique Sciences -- Histoire

Writers

Dicken, Paul

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