Philosophy of science : key concepts

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Philosophy of science : key concepts

Steven French

Bloomsbury Academic, 2016

2nd ed

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Science

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Science has made a huge impact on human society over hundred years, but how does it work? How do scientists do the things they do? How do they come up with the theories? How do they test them? How do they use these theories to explain phenomena? How do they draw conclusions from them about how the world might be? Now updated, this second edition of Philosophy of Science: Key Concepts looks at each of these questions and more. Taking in turn the fundamental theories, processes and views lying at the heart of the philosophy of science, this engaging introduction illuminates the scientific practice and provides a better appreciation of how science actually works. It features: - Chapters on discovery, evidence, verification and falsification, realism and objectivity - Accessible overviews of work of key thinkers such as Galileo, Einstein and Mullis - A new chapter on explanation - An extended range of easy-to-follow and contemporary examples to help explain more technical ideas - Study exercises, an annotated bibliography and suggestions of Where to Go Next Succinct and approachable, Philosophy of Science: Key Concepts outlines some of the most central and important scientific questions, problems and arguments without assuming prior knowledge of philosophy. This enjoyable introduction is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to understand how and why science has shaped and changed our view of the world.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Discovery 3. Heuristics Exercise 1 4. Explanation 5. Justification Exercise 2 6. Observation 7. Experiment Exercise 3 8. Realism 9. Anti-Realism Exercise 4 10. Independence 11. Gender Bias Exercise 5 12. Where we've been and Where to Go for More? Further Reading Notes Index

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  • NCID
    BB21466571
  • ISBN
    • 9781474245234
    • 9781474245241
  • LCCN
    2015028292
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    227 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
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