Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
Clark Glymour author James G Lennox author John Earman author Merrilee H Salmon author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Published:1st Mar '99
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
A reprint of the Prentice-Hall edition of 1992.
Prepared by nine distinguished philosophers and historians of science, this thoughtful reader represents a cooperative effort to provide an introduction to the philosophy of science focused on cultivating an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. Selections range from discussions of topics in general methodology to a sampling of foundational problems in various physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences. Each chapter contains a list of suggested readings and study questions.
The overall standard of the volume is extraordinarily high, and I have no doubt that this will be the text in philosophy of science for a couple of decades. The coverage is remarkable both in breadth and depth. . . . an amazingly good book. . . . written by an all-star team. . . . --Philip Kitcher, Columbia University
ISBN: 9780872204515
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 936g
464 pages