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Nature of Science: Problems and Perspectives - Softcover

Hung, Edwin

 
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Synopsis

This text, the first comprehensive text in philosophy of science in many years, is divided into two books. Book I deals with traditional problems in the philosophy of science: logic, explanation, and epistemology. Book II presents various schools and systems of thought from the philosophy of science. Prominently featured are: rationalism, empiricism, logical positivism and constructivism. The text offers both breadth and depth, but is written in a clear and accessible style, making it appropriate for philosophy of science courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Synopsis

Focusing on the philosophy of science, this study is divided into two books. Book I deals with traditional problems in the philosophy of science - logic, explanation, and epistemology. Book II presents various schools and systems of thought from the philosophy of science. Prominently featured are rationalism, empiricism, logical positivism and constructivism. The text offers both breadth and depth, but is written in a clear and accessible style, making it appropriate for philosophy of science courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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