Introduction to the Philosophy of Science - Softcover

Salmon, Merrilee H.

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9780136633457: Introduction to the Philosophy of Science

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Prepared by nine distinguished philosophers and historians of science, thisthoughtful 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.

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An authoritative, scholarly introduction to the philosophy of science.

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