Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science - Softcover

DeWitt, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405195630 ISBN 13: 9781405195638

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

Synopsis

Updated throughout and with three entirely new chapters,Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy ofScience, Second Edition furthers its reputation as thedefinitive introductory text on the historical developments andphilosophical issues that inform our scientific view of the worldaround us.

• Represents an innovative introduction to the history andphilosophy of science, designed especially for those coming to thesubject for the first time
• Updated new edition features the addition of chapters focusingon scientific laws, evolutionary theory, and implications ofevolution
• Covers the key historical developments and philosophical themesthat have impacted our scientific view of the world around us
• Analyzes the transitions from the Aristotelian worldview to theNewtonian worldview to a new and currently developingworldview
• Explores challenges to the Western scientific worldview broughton by recent discoveries

About this title

About the Author

Richard DeWitt is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Fairfield University. In addition to the history and philosophy of science, Professor DeWitt’s research interests include mathematical and philosophical logic, and the philosophy of mind.

From the Back Cover

The first edition of Worldviews was widely hailed as one of the most accessible introductions to the history and philosophy of science -- with author Richard DeWitt garnering particular critical acclaim for his ability to present complex concepts in a thoroughly engaging manner. This updated Second Edition continues its focus on fundamental conceptual issues, exploring the transition from the Aristotelian to Newtonian worldviews, and further considering the challenges to our Western worldview brought about by recent developments, particularly relativity theory, quantum theory, and evolutionary theory. In addition, three new chapters are included that feature extensive coverage of scientific laws, evolutionary theory, and the philosophical/conceptual implications of evolution. By providing readers at all levels with the critical tools necessary for reflecting on the nature and development of Western scientific thought, Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science, Second Edition, enhances its reputation as the ideal introduction to the concepts of philosophy of science.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405195630
• ISBN 13: 9781405195638
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 392