Introduction to the Philosophy of Science

by Merrilee H. Salmon, John Earman, James G. Lennox

Prepared by nine distinguished philosophers and historians of science, thisthoughtful 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.

Genres: Philosophy

660 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Ioannis Savvas]

Καταπιάνεται με πάρα πολλά επιστημονικά πεδία και κουράζει. Αρκετά τεχνικό. Στρυφνό και δύσβατο το κείμενο. Πολλά κεφάλαια είναι καθαρά ιστορία της επιστήμης και όχι φιλοσοφία.