Samir Okasha Philosophy of Science Paperback – Very Short Introductions Guide
$ 8.73
Description
Further Details Title: Philosophy of Science Condition: New EAN: 9780198745587 ISBN: 9780198745587 Publisher: Oxford University Press Format: Paperback Release Date: 07/28/2016 Item Height: 174mm Item Length: 116mm Item Width: 9mm Author: Samir Okasha Language: English ISBN-10: 0198745583 Description: How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully 'objective'? What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science, and investigates fascinating, challenging questions such as these.Starting at the very beginning, with a concise overview of the history of science, Okasha examines the nature of fundamental practices such as reasoning, causation, and explanation. Looking at scientific revolutions and the issue of scientific change, he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time, and discusses realist versus anti-realist attitudes towards science. He finishes by considering science today, and the social and ethical philosophical questions surrounding modern science.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: Science Nature & Math Book Series: Very Short Introductions Item Weight: 126g Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Topic: Philosophy & Spirituality Release Year: 2016 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
