The Blackwell guide to the philosophy of science
This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science.
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Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
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Blackwell philosophy guides ;
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Online Access: |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470756614 |
Summary: |
This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science. |
Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xi, 347 pages) : illustrations. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9780470756522 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader) 0470756527 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader) 9780470756614 0470756616 9781405164764 140516476X |
Index Number: | Q175 |
CLC: | N02 |
Contents: |
Brief historical introduction to the philosophy of science / Philosophy of science / Explanation / Structures of scientific theories / Reduction, emergence, and explanation / Models, metaphors and analogies / Experiment and observation / Induction and probability / Philosophy of space-time physics / Interpreting quantum theories / Evolution / Molecular and developmental biology / Cognitive science / Social sciences / Feminist philosophy of science / |