Understand philosophy of science
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Understand philosophy of science
(Teach yourself books)
Teach Yourself, 2012
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-206) and index
Originally published in 2001
Description and Table of Contents
Description
A modern understanding of the world is unthinkable without science, but what exactly is it? What does it mean to say that something is 'scientific'? How are its results justified? From the genetic basis of life, to the structures of the universe and the atom, TEACH YOURSELF PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE explores how the key ideas that shape our world have been developed.
- Investigate the history of science.
- Examine scientific method.
- Discover key philosophers and scientists.
- Explore the impact of science on Western thought.
Table of Contents
: Introduction
: 1. The history of science
: 2. The scientific method
: 3. Theories, laws and progress
: 4. Scientific realism
: 5. Relativism, instrumentalism and relevance
: 6. Predictability and determinism
: 7. The philosophy of biology
: 8. Science and humankind
: 9. Cosmology
: 10. Science and authority
: Postscript: The quest for knowledge and control
: Glossary
: Taking it further
: Index
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