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Philosophy of Science A Short Introduction by Samir Okasha 2002 Paperback

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ISBN-10: 0192802836 Genre: Philosophy, Science LCCN: 2002-510456 Book Title: Philosophy of Science: a Very Short Introduction Number of Pages: 160 Pages Item Length: 6.9 in Illustrator: Yes Item Height: 0.4 in Intended Audience: Trade Item Width: 4.4 in LC Classification Number: Q175.O4555 2002 Synopsis: What is science? Is there a real difference between science and myth? Is science objective? Can science explain everything? This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a short history of science to set the scene, Samir Okasha goes on to investigate the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation, revolutions in science, and theories such as realism and anti-realism. He also looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences, including the problem of classification in biology, and the nature of space and time in physics. The final chapter touches on the conflicts between science and religion, and explores whether science is ultimately a good thing., What is science? Is there a real difference between science and myth? Is science objective? Can science explain everything? This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a short history of science to set the scene, Samir Okasha goes on to investigate the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation, revolutions in science, and theories such as realism and anti-realism. He also looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences, including the problem of classification in biology, and the nature of space and time in physics. The final chapter touches on the conflicts between science and religion, and explores whether science is ultimately a good thing. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam., What is science? Is there a real difference between science and myth? Is science objective? Can science explain everything? This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a short history of science to set the scene, Samir Okasha goes on to investigate the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation, revolutions in science, and theories such as realism and anti-realism. Healso looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences, including the problem of classification in biology, and the nature of space and time in physics. The final chapter touches on the conflictsbetween science and religion, and explores whether science is ultimately a good thing. 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., This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a short history of science to set the scene, Samir Okasha goes on to investigate the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation, revolutions in science, and theories such as realism and anti-realism. He also looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences. Reviews: 'This book gives an excellent sense of what keeps philosophers of science awake at night. The issues and the arguments are presented with stunning clarity. For those who want a first taste of our subject, Samir Okasha's Introduction is ideal.'Peter Lipton, University of Cambridge, 'the book is extremely readable and, I was delighted to discover, extremely sensible...I wouldn't have missed the trip for all the tea in Harrods'John Ewing, Nurturing Potential, 'the book is extremely readable and, I was delighted to discover, extremely sensible...I wouldn't have missed the trip for all the tea in Harrods'John Ewing, Nurturing Potential'This book gives an excellent sense of what keeps philosophers of science awake at night. The issues and the arguments are presented with stunning clarity. For those who want a first taste of our subject, Samir Okasha's Introduction is ideal.'Peter Lipton, University of Cambridge, "Very helpful.... Okasha presents the issues and arguments with delightful clarity."--Philosophia Christi Author: Samir Okasha Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Series Volume Number: Vol. 67 ISBN-13: 9780192802835 Language: English Publication Year: 2002 Item Weight: 5.3 Oz Format: Trade Paperback Table Of Content: 1. What is science?A very short history of scienceDoes science have an essential nature?Science and pseudo-science2. Scientific reasoningInduction and deductionHume's problemTwo types of inductive reasoningProbability and induction3. Explanation in scienceThe 'covering-law' model of explanationAlternative models of explanationCan science explain everything?4. Realism and anti-realism about scienceScientific realismObjections to scientific realismVarieties of anti-realism5. Scientific change and scientific revolutionsExplaining scientific changeThomas Kuhn on 'normal' and 'revolutionary' scienceSociological accounts of scientific change6. Philosophical problems in physics, biology and linguisticsLeibniz versus Newton on absolute spaceThe problem of biological classificationIs knowledge of language innate7. Science and its criticsIs science a good thing?Science and religionThe science wars Topic: History & Surveys / General, Philosophy & Social Aspects Book Series: Very Short Introductions Ser. gtin13: 9780192802835

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