The Blackwell guide to the philosophy of science

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The Blackwell guide to the philosophy of science

edited by Peter Machamer and Michael Silberstein

(Blackwell philosophy guides, 7)

Blackwell, 2002

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  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Volume

: 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).
Volume

: 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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  • NCID
    BA5570242X
  • ISBN
    • 0631221077
    • 0631221085
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Malden, Mass.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xi, 347 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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