A Historical Introduction To The Philosophy Of Science

Author : John Losee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Science
ISBN : 0198850778

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A Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science by John Losee Pdf

Designed for first-time readers of the subject, this stimulating introduction offers a historical exposition of differing views on the philosophy of science. With concise profiles presenting the major philosophers whose contributions are discussed in this book, Losee explores the long-arguedquestions raised by philosophers and scientists about the proper evaluation of science. This new edition incorporates contemporary developments in the discipline, including recent work on theory-appraisal, experimental practice, the debate over scientific realism, and the philosophy of biology.Taking a balanced and informative approach, this work is the ideal introductory volume.

Author : John Losee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Science
ISBN : OCLC:21171743

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A Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science by John Losee Pdf

Author : Richard DeWitt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119118992

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Worldviews by Richard DeWitt Pdf

PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS "This is a brilliantly clear introduction (and indeed reframing) of the history and philosophy of science in terms of worldviews and their elements…. In addition, the book is incredibly well-informed from both a scientific and philosophical angle. Highly recommended." Scientific and Medical Network "Unlike many other introductions to philosophy of science, DeWitt's book is at once historically informative and philosophically thorough and rigorous. Chapter notes, suggested readings, and references enhance its value." Choice "Written in clear and comprehensible prose and supplemented by effective diagrams and examples, Worldviews is an ideal text for anyone new to the history and philosophy of science. As the reader will come to find out, DeWitt is a gifted writer with the unique ability to break down complex and technical concepts into digestible parts, making Worldviews a welcoming and not overwhelming book for the introductory reader." History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences, vol. 28(2) Now in its third edition, Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science strengthens its reputation as the most accessible and teachable introduction to the history and philosophy of science on the market. Geared toward engaging undergraduates and those approaching the history and philosophy of science for the first time, this intellectually-provocative volume takes advantage of its author's extensive teaching experience, parsing complex ideas using straightforward and sensible examples drawn from the physical sciences. Building on the foundations which earned the book its critical acclaim, author Richard DeWitt considers fundamental issues in the philosophy of science through the historical worldviews that influenced them, charting the evolution of Western science through the rise and fall of dominant systems of thought. Chapters have been updated to include discussion of recent findings in quantum theory, general relativity, and evolutionary theory, and two new chapters exclusive to the third edition enrich its engagement with radical developments in contemporary science. At a time in modern history when the nature of truth, fact, and reality seem increasingly controversial, the third edition of Worldviews presents complex concepts with clarity and verve, and prepares inquisitive minds to engage critically with some of the most exciting questions in the philosophy of science.

Author : Kent W. Staley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521112499

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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science by Kent W. Staley Pdf

This book explores central philosophical concepts, issues, and debates in the philosophy of science, both historical and contemporary.

Author : Michael Heller
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783642177057

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Philosophy in Science by Michael Heller Pdf

The traditional topics of the "philosophy of nature" — space, time, causality, the structure of the universe — are overwhelmingly present in our modern scientific theories. This book traces the complex paths that discussion of these topics has followed, from Plato and Aristotle, through Descartes, Leibniz, Kant and other great thinkers, right up to the relativistic cosmologies and the grand unified theories of contemporary science. In the light of this historical development, it becomes clear that modern science gives us not only a technological power over the world, but also a deeper understanding of physical reality. In this sense, science could be regarded as an heir to the traditional "philosophy of nature". Moreover, the reader will learn why science itself deserves to be the subject of philosophical reflection.

Author : Seymour Mauskopf,Tad Schmaltz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400717459

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Integrating History and Philosophy of Science by Seymour Mauskopf,Tad Schmaltz Pdf

Though the publication of Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions seemed to herald the advent of a unified study of the history and philosophy of science, it is a hard fact that history of science and philosophy of science have increasingly grown apart. Recently, however, there has been a series of workshops on both sides of the Atlantic (called '&HPS') intended to bring historians and philosophers of science together to discuss new integrative approaches. This is therefore an especially appropriate time to explore the problems with and prospects for integrating history and philosophy of science. The original essays in this volume, all from specialists in the history of science or philosophy of science, offer such an exploration from a wide variety of perspectives. The volume combines general reflections on the current state of history and philosophy of science with studies of the relation between the two disciplines in specific historical and scientific cases.

Author : Markus Schrenk
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317273059

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Metaphysics of Science by Markus Schrenk Pdf

Metaphysics and science have a long but troubled relationship. In the twentieth century the Logical Positivists argued metaphysics was irrelevant and that philosophy should be guided by science. However, metaphysics and science attempt to answer many of the same, fundamental questions: What are laws of nature? What is causation? What are natural kinds? In this book, Markus Schrenk examines and explains the central questions and problems in the metaphysics of science. He reviews the development of the field from the early modern period through to the latest research, systematically assessing key topics including: dispositions counterfactual conditionals laws of nature causation properties natural kinds essence necessity. With the addition of chapter summaries and annotated further reading, Metaphysics of Science is a much-needed, clear and informative survey of this exciting area of philosophical research. It is essential reading for students and scholars of philosophy of science and metaphysics.

Author : Peter Godfrey-Smith
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226771137

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Theory and Reality by Peter Godfrey-Smith Pdf

How does science work? Does it tell us what the world is “really” like? What makes it different from other ways of understanding the universe? In Theory and Reality, Peter Godfrey-Smith addresses these questions by taking the reader on a grand tour of more than a hundred years of debate about science. The result is a completely accessible introduction to the main themes of the philosophy of science. Examples and asides engage the beginning student, a glossary of terms explains key concepts, and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter. Like no other text in this field, Theory and Reality combines a survey of recent history of the philosophy of science with current key debates that any beginning scholar or critical reader can follow. The second edition is thoroughly updated and expanded by the author with a new chapter on truth, simplicity, and models in science.

Author : Samir Okasha
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780198745587

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Philosophy of Science by Samir Okasha Pdf

"In this new edition Samir Ikasha reviews the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a brief account of the history of modern science, he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time. He examines scientific inference, scientific explanation, and the debate between realist and anti-realist views of science."--

Author : Hakob Barseghyan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319175966

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The Laws of Scientific Change by Hakob Barseghyan Pdf

This book systematically creates a general descriptive theory of scientific change that explains the mechanics of changes in both scientific theories and the methods of their assessment. It was once believed that, while scientific theories change through time, their change itself is governed by a fixed method of science. Nowadays we know that there is no such thing as an unchangeable method of science; the criteria employed by scientists in theory evaluation also change through time. But if that is so, how and why do theories and methods change? Are there any general laws that govern this process, or is the choice of theories and methods completely arbitrary and random? Contrary to the widespread opinion, the book argues that scientific change is indeed a law-governed process and that there can be a general descriptive theory of scientific change. It does so by first presenting meta-theoretical issues, divided into chapters on the scope, possibility and assessment of theory of scientific change. It then builds a theory about the general laws that govern the process of scientific change, and goes into detail about the axioms and theorems of the theory.

Author : Lydia Patton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136626890

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Philosophy, Science, and History by Lydia Patton Pdf

Philosophy, Science, and History: A Guide and Reader is a compact overview of the history and philosophy of science that aims to introduce students to the groundwork of the field, and to stimulate innovative research. The general introduction focuses on scientific theory change, assessment, discovery, and pursuit. Part I of the Reader begins with classic texts in the history of logical empiricism, including Reichenbach’s discovery-justification distinction. With careful reference to Kuhn’s analysis of scientific revolutions, the section provides key texts analyzing the relationship of HOPOS to the history of science, including texts by Santayana, Rudwick, and Shapin and Schaffer. Part II provides texts illuminating central debates in the history of science and its philosophy. These include the history of natural philosophy (Descartes, Newton, Leibniz, Kant, Hume, and du Châtelet in a new translation); induction and the logic of discovery (including the Mill-Whewell debate, Duhem, and Hanson); and catastrophism versus uniformitarianism in natural history (Playfair on Hutton and Lyell; de Buffon, Cuvier, and Darwin). The editor’s introductions to each section provide a broader perspective informed by contemporary research in each area, including related topics. Each introduction furnishes proposals, including thematic bibliographies, for innovative research questions and projects in the classroom and in the field.

Author : Hans Dooremalen,Herman C. de Regt,Maurice Schouten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Kennistheorie / gtt
ISBN : 9085062268

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Exploring Humans by Hans Dooremalen,Herman C. de Regt,Maurice Schouten Pdf

Author : Albert B. Hakim
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781315509846

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Historical Introduction to Philosophy by Albert B. Hakim Pdf

This text/anthology is designed to lead beginning students to an appreciation of Western philosophy through an exploration of its history, the problems (classical questions) it has dealt with, and the major philosophers and their works within that historical setting.

Author : Merrilee H. Salmon,Clark Glymour
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0872204502

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Introduction to the Philosophy of Science by Merrilee H. Salmon,Clark Glymour Pdf

Originally published: Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, c1992.

Author : Timothy McGrew,Marc Alspector-Kelly,Fritz Allhoff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 681 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781405175432

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Philosophy of Science by Timothy McGrew,Marc Alspector-Kelly,Fritz Allhoff Pdf

By combining excerpts from key historical writings with commentary by experts, Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology provides a comprehensive history of the philosophy of science from ancient to modern times. Provides a comprehensive history of the philosophy of science, from antiquity up to the 20th century Includes extensive commentary by scholars putting the selected writings in historical context and pointing out their interconnections Covers areas rarely seen in philosophy of science texts, including the philosophical dimensions of biology, chemistry, and geology Designed to be accessible to both undergraduates and graduate students