Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-287) and index.
1 Perception and Language; 2 Theories of the Mind; 3 Arithmetic; 4 How Hard can Problems Get?; 5 Pure Mathematics; 6 Mechanics and Astronomy; 7 Probability and Quantum Theory; 8 Is Evolution a Theory?; 9 Against Reductionism; 10 Some Final Thoughts; Bibliography; Index.
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In 'Science in the Looking Glass', the author discusses the basis for scientists' claims to knowledge about the world. He looks at science historically, emphasizing not only the achievements of scientists from Galileo onwards, but also their mistakes.