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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
Kent W. Staley
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Description for An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
Paperback. This book explores central philosophical concepts, issues, and debates in the philosophy of science, both historical and contemporary. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 297 pages, 8 b/w illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 177 x 13. Weight in Grams: 600.
This book guides readers by gradual steps through the central concepts and debates in the philosophy of science. Using concrete examples from the history of science, Kent W. Staley shows how seemingly abstract philosophical issues are relevant to important aspects of scientific practice. Structured in two parts, the book first tackles the central concepts of the philosophy of science, such as the problem of induction, falsificationism, and underdetermination, and important figures and movements, such as the logical empiricists, Thomas Kuhn, and Paul Feyerabend. The second part turns to contemporary debates in the philosophy of science, such as scientific realism, explanation, ... Read more
This book guides readers by gradual steps through the central concepts and debates in the philosophy of science. Using concrete examples from the history of science, Kent W. Staley shows how seemingly abstract philosophical issues are relevant to important aspects of scientific practice. Structured in two parts, the book first tackles the central concepts of the philosophy of science, such as the problem of induction, falsificationism, and underdetermination, and important figures and movements, such as the logical empiricists, Thomas Kuhn, and Paul Feyerabend. The second part turns to contemporary debates in the philosophy of science, such as scientific realism, explanation, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy
Condition
New
Number of Pages
298
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521129992
SKU
V9780521129992
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About Kent W. Staley
Kent W. Staley is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University, Missouri. His publications include The Evidence for the Top Quark: Objectivity and Bias in Collaborative Experimentation (Cambridge, 2004).
Reviews for An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
'This is a fine introductory text. It incorporates recent advances in philosophical research on scientific methodology, and Staley's engaging and easy-to-read style makes it an excellent work for beginning philosophy of science students.' Joseph Pitt, Virginia College of Technology