Okasha Samir (Professor Of Philosophy Of Science University Of Bristol)
Okasha Samir (Professor Of Philosophy Of Science University Of Bristol) - Philosophy Of Science: Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Okasha Samir (Professor Of Philosophy Of Science University Of Bristol) - Philosophy Of Science: Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully 'objective'? What really can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science and investigates fascinating challenging questions such as these. Starting at the very beginning with a concise overview of the history of science Okasha examines the nature of fundamental practices such as reasoning causation and explanation. Looking at scientific revolutions and the issue of scientific change he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time and discusses realist versus anti - realist attitudes towards science. He finishes by considering science today and the social and ethical philosophical questions surrounding modern science. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Philosophy Of Science: Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Okasha Samir (Professor Of Philosophy Of Science University Of Bristol)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198745587
Pages: 160 Pages, 10 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 9/28/2016
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Philosophy Of Science
Description: How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully 'objective'? What really can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science and investigates fascinating challenging questions such as these. Starting at the very beginning with a concise overview of the history of science Okasha examines the nature of fundamental practices such as reasoning causation and explanation. Looking at scientific revolutions and the issue of scientific change he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time and discusses realist versus anti - realist attitudes towards science. He finishes by considering science today and the social and ethical philosophical questions surrounding modern science. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Philosophy Of Science: Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Okasha Samir (Professor Of Philosophy Of Science University Of Bristol)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198745587
Pages: 160 Pages, 10 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 9/28/2016
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Philosophy Of Science
