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Philosophy of science : the central issues / [edited by] Martin Curd, J.A. Cover, Christopher Pincock.

Contributor(s): Language: English Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton, c2013Edition: 2nd edDescription: xx, 1393 p. 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780393919035
  • 9780393920802
  • 039391903X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 501 23
LOC classification:
  • Q175
Other classification:
  • Ddc
Contents:
Science and pseudoscience -- Rationality, objectivity, and values in science -- The Duhem-Quine thesis and underdetermination -- Induction, prediction, and evidence -- Confirmation and relevance : Bayesian approaches -- Models of explanation -- Laws of nature -- Intertheoretic reduction -- Empiricism and scientific realism.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Biblioteket HKR Biblioteket 501 Philosophy Available 11156000179809
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Both an anthology and an introductory textbook, Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues offers instructors and students a comprehensive anthology of fifty-two primary texts by leading philosophers in the field and provides extensive editorial commentary that places the readings in a wide philosophical context.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Science and pseudoscience -- Rationality, objectivity, and values in science -- The Duhem-Quine thesis and underdetermination -- Induction, prediction, and evidence -- Confirmation and relevance : Bayesian approaches -- Models of explanation -- Laws of nature -- Intertheoretic reduction -- Empiricism and scientific realism.

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