Philosophy of Science

Philosophy of Science - A Very Short Introduction

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Publisher's Synopsis

This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a short history of science to set the scene, Samir Okasha goes on to investigate the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation, revolutions in science, and theories such as realism and anti-realism. He also looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780191579257
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 501
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 144
Weight: -1g