Introduction to the Philosophy of Science

by Merrilee H. Salmon, John Earman, Clark Glymour, James G. Lennox

Overview

Prepared by nine distinguished philosophers and historians of science, this thoughtful reader represents a cooperative effort to provide an introduction to the philosophy of science focused on cultivating an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. Selections range from discussions of topics in general methodology to a sampling of foundational problems in various physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences. Each chapter contains a list of suggested readings and study questions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780872204515
Publisher:	Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	03/01/1999
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.50(h) x (d)

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Columbia University

The overall standard of the volume is extraordinarily high, and I have no doubt that this will be the text in philosophy of science for a couple of decades. The coverage is remarkable both in breadth and depth. . . . an amazingly good book. . . . written by an all-star team. . . . - Philip Kitcher

Editorial Reviews

The overall standard of the volume is extraordinarily high, and I have no doubt that this will be the text in philosophy of science for a couple of decades. The coverage is remarkable both in breadth and depth . . . an amazingly good book . . . written by an all-star team . . . -Columbia University

Philip Kitcher

This introductory text is designed to help beginning graduate and upper-level undergraduate students cultivate an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. The volume's eleven chapters include topics in general methodology and a sampling of foundational problems in various physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences, with suggested readings and study questions included in each chapter. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

The overall standard of the volume is extraordinarily high, and I have no doubt that this will be the text in philosophy of science for a couple of decades. The coverage is remarkable both in breadth and depth. . . . an amazingly good book. . . . written by an all-star team. . . . --Philip Kitcher, Columbia University

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