Items related to Evidence, Explanation, and Realism: Essays in Philosophy...
Synopsis
The essays in this volume address three fundamental questions in the philosophy of science: What is required for some fact to be evidence for a scientific hypothesis? What does it mean to say that a scientist or a theory explains a phenomenon? Should scientific theories that postulate "unobservable" entities such as electrons be construed realistically as aiming to correctly describe a world underlying what is directly observable, or should such theories be understood as aiming to correctly describe only the observable world?
Distinguished philosopher of science Peter Achinstein provides answers to each of these questions in essays written over a period of more than 40 years. The present volume brings together his important previously published essays, allowing the reader to confront some of the most basic and challenging issues in the philosophy of science, and to consider Achinstein's many influential contributions to the solution of these issues.
He presents a theory of evidence that relates this concept to probability and explanation; a theory of explanation that relates this concept to an explaining act as well as to the different ways in which explanations are to be evaluated; and an empirical defense of scientific realism that invokes both the concept of evidence and that of explanation.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Peter Achinstein is Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein University Professor of Philosophy at Yeshiva University, and Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University. He is the author of Concepts of Science; Law and Explanation; The Nature of Explanation; Particles and Waves (1993 Lakatos Award winner); and The Book of Evidence.
Review
"Warmly recommended... It collects some of the best works of one of today's most significant thinkers on science." --International History, Philosophy and Science Teaching Group
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0199735255
- ISBN 13 9780199735259
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages344
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 46.31
Shipping:
US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Evidence, Explanation, and Realism: Essays in Philosophy of Science
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 0199735255
ISBN 13: 9780199735259
Used
Hardcover
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_409807659
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Evidence, Explanation, and Realism: Essays in Philosophy of Science
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 0199735255
ISBN 13: 9780199735259
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Jackson Street Booksellers, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Fine in a Fine jacket. 2nd Printing. Seller Inventory # 162782
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Evidence, Explanation, and Realism: Essays in Philosophy of Science
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 0199735255
ISBN 13: 9780199735259
Used
Hardcover
Seller: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. The essays in this volume address three fundamental questions in the philosophy of science: What is required for some fact to be evidence for a scientific hypothesis? What does it mean to say that a scientist or a theory explains a phenomenon? Should scientific theories that postulate \"unobservable\" entities such as electrons be construed realistically as aiming to correctly describe a world underlying what is directly observable, or should such theories be understood as aiming to correctly describe only the observable world?Distinguished philosopher of science Peter Achinstein provides answers to each of these questions in essays written over a period of more than 40 years. The present volume brings together his important previously published essays, allowing the reader to confront some of the most basic and challenging issues in the philosophy of science, and to consider Achinstein\'s many influential contributions to the solution of these issues.He presents a theory of evidence that relates this concept to probability and explanation; a theory of explanation that relates this concept to an explaining act as well as to the different ways in which explanations are to be evaluated; and an empirical defense of scientific realism that invokes both the concept of evidence and that of explanation. Seller Inventory # AMPLE0199735255
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Evidence, Explanation, and Realism: Essays in Philosophy of Science
Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0199735255
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Evidence, Explanation, and Realism: Essays in Philosophy of Science
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 0199735255
ISBN 13: 9780199735259
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Alplaus Books, Alplaus, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Missing. Hardbound without dust jacket. Pages unmarked. Small bump to tip of one corner, else modest wear. Seller Inventory # 73552a
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Evidence, Explanation, and Realism: Essays in Philosophy of Science
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0199735255
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Evidence, Explanation, and Realism: Essays in Philosophy of Science
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 0199735255
ISBN 13: 9780199735259
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Pulpfiction Books, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, second printing. Fine hardback in a Fine dust jacket, now protected in a Brodart. A clean copy. Seller Inventory # 012559
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Evidence, Explanation, and Realism: Essays in Philosophy of Science
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0199735255
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Evidence, Explanation, and Realism: Essays in Philosophy of Science
Seller: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new0199735255
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
EVIDENCE, EXPLANATION, AND REALISM [Essays in Philosophy of Science]
Published by
Oxford University Press, N.Y., 2010
ISBN 10: 0199735255
ISBN 13: 9780199735259
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Booklegger's Fine Books ABAA, Park Ridge, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. A fine, clean and tight copy in a fine jacket/brodart covered. A very nice copy in like unread condition. No bumped corners to book. No signatures, no underlining. No tears to jacket. Seller Inventory # 002423B
Quantity: 1 available