Scientific Explanation: 13 (Minnesota studies in the philosophy of science) - Hardcover

 
9780816617739: Scientific Explanation: 13 (Minnesota studies in the philosophy of science)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0816617732 ISBN 13: 9780816617739
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press, 1990

Synopsis

Nine scholars assess the current status of philosophical thought on the nature of scientific explanation to address the question: "Is a new concensus emerging in the philosophy of science?"

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Synopsis

The first half of the book (up to p.219) reproduces identically the title noted at Q174 ( Four decades of scientific explanation ). The remainder is given over to eight essays by diverse experts in the field. Carefully edited and very attractively produced. Of enduring value to students of the philosophy of science. (NW) Annotation copyright Book N

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Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Publication date
1990
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0816617732
ISBN 13 
9780816617739
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
600
Editor
Kitcher Philip, Salmon Wesley C.

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