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Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy Ser.: Philosophy of Science : A Contemporary Introduction by Alex Rosenberg (2005, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRoutledge
ISBN-100415343178
ISBN-139780415343176
eBay Product ID (ePID)43559401
Product Key Features
Number of Pages224 Pages
Publication NamePhilosophy of Science : a Contemporary Introduction
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
SubjectPhilosophy & Social Aspects, General
TypeTextbook
AuthorAlex Rosenberg
Subject AreaPhilosophy, Science
SeriesRoutledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight12.8 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2004-021927
ReviewsA first-rate, challenging text that emphasizes the philosophy in the philosophy of science. Rosenberg offers a superb introduction to the epistemological and metaphysical issues at stake in modern science.
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal501
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,Annotated edition,New Edition
SynopsisPhilosophy of Science: A Contemporary Introduction introduces all the main themes in the philosophy of science, including the nature of causation, explanation, laws, theory, models, evidence, reductionism, probability, teleology, realism and instrumentalism. This substantially revised and updated second edition of a highly successful, accessible and user-friendly text will be of value to any student getting to grips with the nature, methods and justification of science. Alex Rosenberg includes new material on a number of subjects, including: - The theory of natural selection - Popper, Lakatos and Leibniz - Feminist philosophy of science - Logical positivism - The origins of science In addition, helpful features add greatly to the ease and clarity of this second edition: - Overviews and chapter summaries - Study questions and annotated further reading - A helpful glossary explaining key words and concepts, Identifies the philosophical problems that science raises through an examination of questions about its nature, methods and justification. A valuable introduction for science and philosophy students alike.
LC Classification NumberQ175.R5475 2005
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