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The Philosophy of Science

A Companion

Mikael Cozic editor Anouk Baberousse editor Denis Bonnay editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:6th Sep '18

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Philosophy of science studies the methods, theories, and concepts used by scientists. It mainly developed as a field in its own right during the twentieth century and is now a diversified and lively research area. This book surveys the current state of the discipline by focusing on central themes like confirmation of scientific hypotheses, scientific explanation, causality, the relationship between science and metaphysics, scientific change, the relationship between philosophy of science and science studies, the role of theories and models, unity of science. These themes define general philosophy of science. The book also presents sub-disciplines in the philosophy of science dealing with the main sciences: logic, mathematics, physics, biology, medicine, cognitive science, linguistics, social sciences, and economics. While it is common to address the specific philosophical problems raised by physics and biology in such a book, the place assigned to the philosophy of special sciences is much more unusual. Most authors collaborate on a regular basis in their research or teaching and share a common vision of philosophy of science and its place within philosophy and academia in general. The chapters have been written in close accordance with the three editors, thus achieving strong unity of style and tone.

The Companion is what it explicitly aims to be, a guide to lead the reader into the philosophy of science. In addition, the Companion allows the reader a glimpse of philosophy of science that was not originally written for the Anglophone audience. This reader, for one, would be grateful for an opportunity to learn more. * Jaana Eigi, Metascience *
Recommended. * CHOICE *

ISBN: 9780190690649

Dimensions: 236mm x 163mm x 53mm

Weight: 1238g

768 pages