عنوان

An introduction to the philosophy of science /

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0521112494

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0521129990

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131609409X

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9780521112499

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9780521129992

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9781316094099

Title Proper

An introduction to the philosophy of science /

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[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Kent W. Staley, Saint Louis University, Missouri.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

New York :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Cambridge University Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2014.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

xviii, 281 pages :

Other Physical Details

illustrations ;

Dimensions

25 cm.

Series Title

Cambridge introductions to philosophy

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-275) and index.

Text of Note

Part I: Background and Basic Concepts. 1. Some problems of induction ; 2. Falsificationism : science without induction? ; 3. Underdetermination ; 4. Logical empiricism and scientific theories ; 5. Kuhn : scientific revolutions as paradigm changes ; 6. Lakatos : scientific research programmes ; 7. Feyerabend : epistemological anarchism -- Part II: Ongoing Investigations. 8. Reasoning with probability : Bayesianism ; 9. Reasoning with probability : frequentism ; 10. Realism and anti-realism ; 11. Explanation ; 12. Values in science -- References -- Index.

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Text of Note

"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 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, the role of values in science, the different views of scientific inference, and probability. This broad yet detailed overview will give readers a strong grounding whilst also providing opportunities for further exploration. It will be of particular interest to students of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and science"--

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Cambridge Univ Pr, 100 Brook Hill Dr, West Nyack, NY, USA, 10994-2133, (845)3537500

Science-- Philosophy.

08.35 philosophy of science.

Naturwissenschaften

Philosophie

SCIENCE-- Philosophy & Social Aspects.

Science-- Philosophy.

Vetenskap-- teori, filosofi.

Wissenschaftsphilosophie

Wissenschaftstheorie

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Staley, Kent W., (Kent Wade),1963-

Date of Transaction

20200822115427.0

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