Science and the Quest for Reality (Main Trends of the Modern World) - Softcover

 
9780333646335: Science and the Quest for Reality (Main Trends of the Modern World)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0333646339 ISBN 13: 9780333646335
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1996

Synopsis

Science and the Quest for Reality is an interdisciplinary anthology that situates contemporary science within its complex philosophical, historical, and sociological contexts. The anthology is divided between, firstly, characterizing science as an intellectual activity and, secondly, defining its social role. The philosophical and historical vicissitudes of science's truth claims has raised profound questions concerning the role of science in society beyond its technological innovations. The deeper philosophical issues thus complement the critical inquiry concerning the broader social and ethical influence of contemporary science. In the tradition of the 'Main Trends of the Modern World' series, this volume includes both classical and contemporary works on the subject.

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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0333646339
ISBN 13 
9780333646335
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
438
Editor
Tauber Alfred I.

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