Concepts of Science: A Philosophical Analysis. This item is unavailable.
Language: English
Published by The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1968
- Hardcover
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- Title
- Concepts of Science: A Philosophical Analysis
- Author
- Professor Peter Achinstein
- Publisher
- The Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication year
- 1968
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0801800005
- ISBN 13
- 9780801800009
- Item weight
- 0.4 pounds
While the scientist works essentially with what he observes, with the measurable properties of nature, the philosopher of science is concerned to formulate the conceptual foundations of the scientific method. In this systematic study, Professor Achinstein analyzes such concepts as definitions, theories, and models, and contrasts his view with currently held positions that he finds inadequate.
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