Philosophy of science : a very short introduction /
Okasha, Samir
Philosophy of science : a very short introduction / by Samir Okasha. - Second edition. - 140 p : ill ; 18 cm. - A Very short introduction ; . - Very short introductions ; .
Previous edition: 2002.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-135) and index.
What is science? -- Scientific inference -- Explanation in science -- Realism and anti-realism -- Scientific change and scientific revolutions -- Philosophical problems in physics, biology, and psychology -- Science and its critics.
"In this new edition Samir Ikasha reviews the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a brief account of the history of modern science, he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time. He examines scientific inference, scientific explanation, and the debate between realist and anti-realist views of science."--
9780198745587
Science--Philosophy.
Science--Philosophy.
501 / OKA/P
Philosophy of science : a very short introduction / by Samir Okasha. - Second edition. - 140 p : ill ; 18 cm. - A Very short introduction ; . - Very short introductions ; .
Previous edition: 2002.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-135) and index.
What is science? -- Scientific inference -- Explanation in science -- Realism and anti-realism -- Scientific change and scientific revolutions -- Philosophical problems in physics, biology, and psychology -- Science and its critics.
"In this new edition Samir Ikasha reviews the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a brief account of the history of modern science, he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time. He examines scientific inference, scientific explanation, and the debate between realist and anti-realist views of science."--
9780198745587
Science--Philosophy.
Science--Philosophy.
501 / OKA/P