Theory and reality : an introduction to the philosophy of science

著者

• Godfrey-Smith, Peter

書誌事項

Theory and reality : an introduction to the philosophy of science

Peter Godfrey-Smith

University of Chicago Press, 2021

2nd ed

• : pbk

注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. [351]-371) and index

Previous ed.: University of Chicago Press, c2003

Summary: "How does science work? Does it tell us what the world is "really" like? What makes it different from other ways of understanding the universe? In Theory and Reality, Peter Godfrey-Smith addresses these questions by taking the reader on a grand tour of more than a hundred years of debate about science. The result is a completely accessible introduction to the main themes of the philosophy of science. Examples and asides engage the beginning student; a glossary of terms explains key concepts; and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter. Like no other text in this field, Theory and Reality combines a survey of recent history of the philosophy of science with current key debates that any beginning scholar or critical reader can follow. The second edition is thoroughly updated and expanded by the author with a new chapter on truth, simplicity, and models in science"-- Provided by publisher

内容説明・目次

内容説明

How does science work? Does it tell us what the world is "really" like? What makes it different from other ways of understanding the universe? In Theory and Reality, Peter Godfrey-Smith addresses these questions by taking the reader on a grand tour of more than a hundred years of debate about science. The result is a completely accessible introduction to the main themes of the philosophy of science. Examples and asides engage the beginning student, a glossary of terms explains key concepts, and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter. Like no other text in this field, Theory and Reality combines a survey of recent history of the philosophy of science with current key debates that any beginning scholar or critical reader can follow. The second edition is thoroughly updated and expanded by the author with a new chapter on truth, simplicity, and models in science.

目次

Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Empiricism Chapter 3 Evidence and Induction Chapter 4 Popper: Conjecture and Refutation Chapter 5 Kuhn's Revolution Chapter 6 Theories and Frameworks Chapter 7 The Challenge from Sociology of Science Chapter 8 Science Is Political Chapter 9 Naturalistic Philosophy Chapter 10 Scientific Realism Chapter 11 Explanation, Laws, and Causes Chapter 12 Bayesianism and New Views of Evidence Chapter 13 Truth, Simplicity, and Other Problems Chapter 14 The Future Glossary Websites References Index

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BC09229530
• ISBN:
  • 9780226618654
• LCCN: 2020053632
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Chicago
• ページ数/冊数: xv, 395 p.
• 大きさ: 23 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : Q175
  • DC23 : 501
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Science -- Philosophy