What is This Thing Called Science?: An Assessment of the Nature and Status of Science and Its Met...
This indispensable new edition brings Chalmers' popular text up to date with contemporary trends and confirms its status as the best introductory t...
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Aug 03, 2011
Benkei
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As a non-scientist (I'm a lawyer) this was very accessible and easy to understand. I can imagine that for those well-versed in scientific history and/or methodology (heurestics) this book might be too easy. For everybody else who wants an understanding of how science is done and the difficulty of pinning that down as well as its place in society this is a great read.
Jul 17, 2011
Arlene
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This is a very comprehensive book explaining the nature of science and its historical development. I consider it a 'tough read', but it is very informative and a necessary reference when attempting to understand the how science has evolved throughout time.
Jan 06, 2012
Carlos
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Buena introducción a la filosofía de la ciencia, en la que se repasa a los principales aportaciones del siglo XX. Especialmente claro en el capítulo del neopositivismo, se pierde un poco con las aportaciones posteriores a Kuhn.
Aug 06, 2011
Alexandre
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Livre qui date un peu mais qui demeure une bonne introduction à la philosophie des sciences.
Dec 16, 2009
C.
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Good overview of the 'evolution' of science/methods over time. Nifty read for anyone interested in learning more about the context of 'science.'
Jun 20, 2010
Isis
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I highly doubt this man wrote something we didn't already know. Boring, obvious,and his examples are pretty much for children =(
Dec 16, 2009
seyyed Morteza
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I'm reading the Farsi translation of this book which translated as "چيستي علم",by Dr.S.Zibakalam.SAMT Pub.Teh.Iran.1383
Jun 20, 2010
Nova
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Sebuah review tentang kondisi epistemologi dan filsafat ilmu secara umum dalam beberapa dasawarsa terakhir
May 15, 2010
bamdad
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this is our text book for the "philosophy of science" course in sharif university of Technology,
Jun 20, 2010
Kaiserpingvin
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First part a-ok, then it stumbles when he tries to insert his own opinions and arguments.
May 29, 2008
Abigail
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This book helped me to understand the philosophy of science. Very interesting !
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