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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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Bibliographic Details
Group Author: Machamer, Peter K; Silberstein, Michael
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Series: Blackwell philosophy guides ; 7
Subjects:
Science > Philosophy
Sciences > Philosophie
Wetenschapsfilosofie
Ciência filosofia
Wissenschaftstheorie
SCIENCE > Philosophy & Social Aspects
Electronic books
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 /

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