Philosophy of Science: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) - Softcover

Gorham, Geoffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851686843 ISBN 13: 9781851686841

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 2009

Synopsis

The world didn’t end on 10 September 2008, but the possibility may have got you thinking: was it worth the risk? What is the point of science actually? Geoffrey Gorham considers these questions and explores the social and ethical implications of science by linking them to issues facing scientists today: human extinction, extraterrestrial intelligence, space colonization, and more.

About this title

Review:

“A marvellous introduction to philosophy of science ... truly original, comprehensive, and above all, extremely interesting.”

(Margaret Morrison - Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto)

“An excellent and well-written contribution... which serves as a good example that clear and rigorous writing needn't always be overly dry.”

(The Review of Metaphysics)

“The best introduction to the philosophy of science there is.”

(Ronald N. Giere – Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Minnesota)

Review:

"Lively, accessible, and clear-headed. Good for the beginning student and for anyone wishing guidance on how to start thinking philosophically about science."

(Helen Longino - Clarence Irving Lewis Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University)

About this edition

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1851686843
• ISBN 13: 9781851686841
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224