The Blackwell guide to the philosophy of science
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The Blackwell guide to the philosophy of science
（Blackwell philosophy guides, 7）
Blackwell, 2002
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Available at 27 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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: hbk ISBN 9780631221074
Description
This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science.
Table of Contents
Notes on Contributors. Preface.
1. A Brief Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science (and prognostications about its future): Peter Machamer (University of Pittsburgh).
2. Philosophy of Science: Classic Debates, Standard Problems, Future Prospects: John Worrall (London School of Economics).
3. Explanation: Jim Woodward (California Institute of Technology).
4. Structures of Scientific Theories: Carl F. Craver (Washington University, Saint Louis).
5. Reduction, Emergence and Explanation: Michael Silberstein (Elizabethtown College).
6. Models, Metaphors and Analogies: Daniela Bailer-Jones (University of Pittsburgh).
7. Experiment and Observation: James Bogen (University of Pittsburgh).
8. Induction and Probability: Alan Hajek (California Institute of Technology) and Ned Hall (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
9. Philosophy of Space-Time Physics: Craig Callender (University of California at San Diego) and Carl Hoefer (London School of Economics).
10 . Interpreting Quantum Theories: Laura Ruetsche (University of Pittsburgh).
11. Evolution: Roberta L. Millstein (California State University, Hayward).
12. Molecular and Developmental Biology: Paul Griffiths (University of Pittsburgh).
13. Cognitive science: Rick Grush (University of California, San Diego).
14. Philosophy of Social Science: Harold Kincaid (University of Alabama at Birmingham).
15. Feminist Philosophy of Science: Lynn Hankinson Nelson (University of Missouri-St. Louis).
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: pbk ISBN 9780631221081
Description
This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science.
Table of Contents
Notes on Contributors vii
Preface x
1.A Brief Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science 1
Peter Machamer
2.Philosophy of Science: Classic Debates, Standard Problems, Future Prospects 18
John Worrall
3.Explanation 37
Jim Woodward
4.Structures of Scientific Theories 55
Carl F. Craver
5.Reduction, Emergence and Explanation 80
Michael Silberstein
6.Models, Metaphors and Analogies 108
Daniela Bailer-Jones
7.Experiment and Observation 128
James Bogen
8.Induction and Probability 149
Alan Hajek and Ned Hall
9.Philosophy of Space-Time Physics 173
Craig Callender and Carl Hoefer
10.Interpreting Quantum Theories 199
Laura Ruetsche
11.Evolution 227
Roberta L. Millstein
12.Molecular and Developmental Biology 252
Paul Griffiths
13.Cognitive science 272
Rick Grush
14.Philosophy of Social Science 290
Harold Kincaid
15.Feminist Philosophy of Science 312
Lynn Hankinson Nelson
Index 332
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