The Philosophy of Science: A Companion (Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Science) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019768047X ISBN 13: 9780197680476

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2023

Synopsis

Philosophy of science studies the methods, theories, and concepts used by scientists. It mainly developed as a field in its own right during the twentieth century and is now a diversified and lively research area. This book surveys the current state of the discipline by focusing on central themes like confirmation of scientific hypotheses, scientific explanation, causality, the relationship between science and metaphysics, scientific change, the relationship between philosophy of science and science studies, the role of theories and models, and unity of science. These themes define general philosophy of science. The book also presents sub-disciplines in the philosophy of science dealing with the main sciences: logic, mathematics, physics, biology, medicine, cognitive science, linguistics, social sciences, and economics. While it is common to address the specific philosophical problems raised by physics and biology in such a book, the place assigned to the philosophy of special sciences is much more unusual. Most authors collaborate on a regular basis in their research or teaching and share a common vision of philosophy of science and its place within philosophy and academia in general. The chapters have been written in close accordance with the three editors, thus achieving strong unity of style and tone.

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About the Author

Anouk Barberousse is Professor of Philosophy at Sorbonne Université.

Denis Bonnay is Professor of Philosophy at Université Paris Nanterre.

Mikael Cozic is Professor of Philosophy at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019768047X
• ISBN 13: 9780197680476
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 768
• Editor: Barberousse Professor Of Philosophy Anouk, Bonnay Professor Of Philosophy Denis, Cozic Professor Of Philosophy Mikaël