Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction

Samir Okasha

Informasi Umum

Kode

21.21.2732

Klasifikasi

103 - Dictionaries, encyclopedias, concordances of philosophy

Jenis

Buku - Elektronik (E-Book)

Subjek

Philosophy Of Knowledge

No. Rak

Tel-U Gedung Manterawu Lantai 5 : Rak 5
Tel-U Purwokerto : Rak 3

Dilihat

401 kali

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Abstraksi

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.