A Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
| Author | : John Losee |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2001-03-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198700555 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0198700555 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (555 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science written by John Losee and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-03-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Losee provides a balanced and engaging survey of the development of views about scientific method. Ideal for those coming to the subject for the first time, this fully updated new edition incorporates discussion on contemporary debates, including philosophy of biology, normative naturalism, theory appraisal, experimental practice, and scientific realism. Concise profiles of the major philosophers discussed within the text are provided, including Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Whewell, Hempel, and Kuhn.
