Philosophy of science: the central issue
by Curd, Martin
Gathering 49 readings on a variety of topics--science and pseudoscience; rationality, objectivity, and values in science; laws of nature; models of explanation, among others--this anthology introduces students to the often challenging problems examined by major thinkers in the field. Combine this with thoughtful and thorough apparatus, and Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues is the most flexible and comprehensive collection ever created for undergraduate courses.
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- Full title :Philosophy of science : the central issue / Martin Curd, J.A. Cover.
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Gathering 49 readings on a variety of topics--science and pseudoscience; rationality, objectivity, and values in science; laws of nature; models of explanation, among others--this anthology introduces students to the often challenging problems examined by major thinkers in the field. Combine this with thoughtful and thorough apparatus, and Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues is the most flexible and comprehensive collection ever created for undergraduate courses.
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- Publication Date:©1998.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):W.W. Norton
- Place of Publication:New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©1998.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 volume
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:0393971759, 9780393971750
- oclc:ocn397465284
- LC Classification:Q175
- Dewey Decimal:501
Table of Contents
Science and pseudoscience -- Rationality, objectivity, and values in science -- The Duhem-Quine thesis and underdetermination -- Induction, prediction, and evidence -- Confirmation and relevance : Bayesian approaches -- Models of explanation -- Laws of nature -- Intertheoretic reduction -- Empiricism and scientific realism -- Glossary.
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