The Philosophy of Science
A Companion
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
Av Anouk Baberousse, Denis Bonnay, Mikael Cozic, Sorbonne Universite) Baberousse, Anouk (Professor of Philosophy of Science, Professor of Philosophy of Science, Universite Paris Nanterre) Bonnay, Denis (Assistant Professor in Logic and Philosophy of Mind, Assistant Professor in Logic and Philosophy of Mind, Universite Paris-Est Creteil) Cozic, Mikael (Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Science, Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Science, Anouk Barberousse
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Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.Philosophy of science studies the methods, theories, and concepts used by scientists. It mainly developed as a field in its own right during the twentieth century and is now a diversified and lively research area. This book surveys the current state of the discipline by focusing on central themes like confirmation of scientific hypotheses, scientific explanation, causality, the relationship between science and metaphysics, scientific change, the relationship between philosophy of science and science studies, the role of theories and models, unity of science. These themes define general philosophy of science. The book also presents sub-disciplines in the philosophy of science dealing with the main sciences: logic, mathematics, physics, biology, medicine, cognitive science, linguistics, social sciences, and economics. While it is common to address the specific philosophical problems raised by physics and biology in such a book, the place assigned to the philosophy of special sciences is much more unusual. Most authors collaborate on a regular basis in their research or teaching and share a common vision of philosophy of science and its place within philosophy and academia in general. The chapters have been written in close accordance with the three editors, thus achieving strong unity of style and tone.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2018-09-06
- Mått163 x 236 x 53 mm
- Vikt1 238 g
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieOxford Studies in Philosophy of Science
- Antal sidor768
- FörlagOUP USA
- EAN9780190690649