1981 HC Scientific Progress: A Study Concerning the Nature of the Relation Between Successive Scientific Theories
Language: English
Published by Springer, 1981
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Miki Store, San Jose, CA, U.S.A.Miki Store
AbeBooks seller since December 14, 2023
Condition: Used - Good
£ 34.70
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
This book has some underline by pencil but still in good condition in general, no lost page, no tear.
Seller Inventory # mb-bs72
- Title
- 1981 HC Scientific Progress: A Study Concerning the Nature of the Relation Between Successive Scientific Theories
- Author
- Dilworth, Craig
- Publisher
- Springer
- Publication year
- 1981
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- DUST JACKET
- Binding
- hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9027713111
- ISBN 13
- 9789027713117
- Item weight
- 32 ounces
- Dimensions
- 0x0x0
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
From reviews of the previous editions:
“One of the most interesting contemporary approaches to questions related to the dynamics of science.” (Revista de filosofia)
“An insightful and original work.” (Risto Hilpinen, University of Miami)
“Free of unnecessary ballast, and written with didactical aptitude, this book gives a complete overview of how the different views of scientific progress have developed since the time of the Vienna Circle. It is a suitable introduction to a complex period in contemporary theory of knowledge. In later chapters the author presents his own standpoint, so that the work can also be used as a source of new impulses in this direction ... The author convincingly works out how from his point of view it is possible to explain the conflict between two theories as an incompatibility of perspectives, and at the same time avoid sliding into relativism by giving criteria for scientific progress ... I hope that my all too brief remarks will encourage the reader - and especially the interested non-specialist - to read this book.” (Dialectica)
“Clear, interesting, and historiographically sensitive.” (Isis)
“The topic is an exceptionally difficult, but extremely important one. Most of Dilworth's discussion is clear, well-written and technically flawless. Complemented by the right materials it should serve as a useful text for graduate and advanced undergraduate study.” (British Journal for the Philosophy of Science)
“Dilworth's work is clear and suggestive. The basic theses are presented with elegant philosophical sobriety, and the work as a whole can be called scientific not only for its subject matter, but also for its method.” (Investigacion y Ciencia)
“This work must be considered as one of the most significant contributions to appear in the present debate concerning the problem of scientific change and scientific progress.” (Evandro Agazzi, University of Fribourg)
“The book will quickly recommend itself, and reward the reader.” (Aslib)
“[The book] gives valuable instruction designed to keep one abreast of developments in philosophical reasoning.” (Methodology and Science)
“This study differs from the stance commonly taken by epistemologists. The author has, for natural reasons, begun with the present state of the subject; he moves by degrees however to a position which is not only theoretically original, but which brings to a discussion that has become asphyxiated the oxygen necessary for it to regain its original epistemological content.” (Epistemologia)
“This book provides an extremely clear description and critique of the best known contemporary versions of philosophy of science, and a very suggestive ... solution of the general problem of scientific progress.” (Annals of Science)
“The views discussed are carefully referenced and traced back to original sources. In this respect the work is especially useful to anyone interested in general problems in the philosophy of science.” (Choice)
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Miki Store
San Jose, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since December 14, 2023
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 3 to 9 business days | 2 to 5 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 4.53 | £ 18.73 |
Payment methods
Seller's business information
Miki Store
CA, U.S.A.
Always SAME DAY handling time | Fast shipping 2-4 days in US | Tracked delivery | Trusted description | Fast customer service
NEW ITEMS EVERY DAY.
Terms of sale
Shipping:
Handling time: same day
Delivery time: 1-3 days with tracking numbers.
Please provide me your correct deliver address. I will not take responsibility if You provided wrong address
Return policy:
My store always accepts Free Return if you recognize something wrong/different between the actual items and their description. For example: the description says "size L" but the item you received is "size M". Or different color, out of function, etc...
I offer 30 days money back, or exchange for those cases mentioned above.To be eligible for full refund, returns must be in the same condition in which it was received. It must also be in the original packaging. In case of missing packaging or items are not same with when you receive, the amount of cost will be deducted into the refund.
Also, If you decide to return an item simply by changing your mind or ordering an item by mistake or the item can't fit you (please read the description about the size and measurement carefully before placing order), YOU will be responsible for:
- Return shipping costs.
- Closing fee for the transaction
Please contact me to know the total cost of the return
The return policy for books: same with the other items. If you recognize something wrong/different between the item's description and actual books you receive, my store offers FREE RETURN for these cases. You pay NO COST for that transaction if the mistakes come from my store.
In opposite, If you decide to return books simply by changing your mind or ordering books by mistake or you don't read the description carefully about the item's status before you buy then you want to return it because it is not like what you think; or you want to return it after reading it and don't like it, YOU will be responsible for:
- Return shipping costs.
- Closing fee for the transaction
Please contact me to know the total cost of the return
The refund will be proceeded after the returned items are checked and will follow system's time frame.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Miki Store, San Jose, California, U.S.A., +1 6692077406, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Shipping:
Handling time: same day
Delivery time: 1-3 days with tracking numbers.
Please provide me your correct deliver address. I will not take responsibility if You provided wrong address
Privacy and security
Follow Abebooks policy