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What is Philosophy of Science?
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This primer is ideal for students and readers new to philosophy of science, including those without prior philosophical training, seeking a comprehensive yet approachable introduction to the subject.
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Philosophy of science puts science itself under the microscope: What exactly is science? How do its explanations of the world differ from those of other subjects, including so-called "pseudo-sciences"? How should we understand and evaluate scientific methods? What, if anything, can science tell us about the nature of physical reality?
Dean Rickles guides beginners through the central topics in philosophy of science. He looks at the origins and evolution of the field, the issues that arise when distinguishing between science and non-science, the concepts of logic and associated problems, scientific realism and anti-realism, and the nature of scientific models and representing. Rickles brings the subject to sparkling life with a user-friendly tone and rich, real-world examples.
What is Philosophy of Science? is the must-have primer for students getting to grips with this broad-ranging and important topic.
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Metascience praises the book as "an enjoyable and lively introduction" that is "clear and accessible," suitable for absolute beginners and recommended for students and instructors alike. According to Anjan Chakravartty, University of Miami, it offers "a wonderfully accessible picture" of philosophical attempts to understand science, calling Rickles' introduction "fun, direct, extensive, and captivating." The book is commended for balancing depth and clarity without excessive jargon.
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ISBN: 9781509534173
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 May 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 249g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Dean Rickles is Professor of History and Philosophy of Modern Physics at the University of Sydney.
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