Introduction to the Philosophy of Science

Merrilee H. Salmon; John Earman

ISBN 10: 0872204510 ISBN 13: 9780872204515

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc (US), 1999

Synopsis

A reprint of the Prentice-Hall edition of 1992.

Prepared by nine distinguished philosophers and historians of science, this thoughtful reader represents a cooperative effort to provide an introduction to the philosophy of science focused on cultivating an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. Selections range from discussions of topics in general methodology to a sampling of foundational problems in various physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences. Each chapter contains a list of suggested readings and study questions.

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Introduces the philosophy of science focused on cultivating an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. This title offers selections that range from discussions of topics in general methodology to a sampling of foundational problems in various physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences.

Review

The overall standard of the volume is extraordinarily high, and I have no doubt that this will be the text in philosophy of science for a couple of decades. The coverage is remarkable both in breadth and depth. . . . an amazingly good book. . . . written by an all-star team. . . . --Philip Kitcher, Columbia University

The overall standard of the volume is extraordinarily high, and I have no doubt that this will be the text in philosophy of science for a couple of decades. The coverage is remarkable both in breadth and depth. . . . an amazingly good book. . . . written by an all-star team. . . . --Philip Kitcher, Columbia University

Edition details

• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc (US)
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0872204510
• ISBN 13: 9780872204515
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 464