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Introduction to the Philosophy of Science: Cutting Nature at Its Seams - Softcover

Klee, Robert

 
9780195106114: Introduction to the Philosophy of Science: Cutting Nature at Its Seams
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0195106113 ISBN 13: 9780195106114
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 1996

Synopsis

A survey of the philosophy of science from positivism to social constructivism, this book focuses on the ontological implications of science. An innovative feature is the author's use of immunology as a source of descriptive examples, thus providing lively illustrations from a life science with universal appeal and allowing continuity throughout this volume. The coverage of Quinean holism and supervenience clarify concepts which have been often misunderstood, while the discussion of the Kuhnian model of science rectifies the distortions it underwent due to misuse in the past. Feminist and nonfeminist concepts of science, as well as social constructivist models are thoroughly investigated by Klee. The book is lavishly illustrated and includes a glossary defining over eighty key terms.

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About the Author

Robert Klee is at Ithaca College.

From the Back Cover

A clear and lively explanation of key concepts and issues in the philosophy of science. It surveys the field from positivism to social constructivism, focusing on the metaphysical implications of science as a form of knowledge gathering that explains what the world is really like, while simultaneously arguing for the superiority of a holistic model of scientific theories over competing models.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0195106113
ISBN 13 
9780195106114
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
276