Philosophy of Science (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Springer International Publishing AG, 2024
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Paperback. This textbook is a comprehensive, engaging, and user-friendly introduction to philosophy of science written by a philosopher and a scientist. By exploring traditional debates within philosophy of science, as well as analysing contemporary scientific controversies for philosophical bias, the reader is invited to reflect upon how philosophical assumptions influence scientific theory, methods, and practice. Key features:Is an accessible introduction to philosophy of science written by a philosopher and a scientist.Includes some of the many important contributions from women philosophers and scientists.Demonstrates the philosophical influences on scientific thinking, practice, and expert disagreement.Applies philosophy of science to analyse some specific real-life cases of scientific controversy. This book is an essential resource for students and teachers in philosophy of science. It is also ideal for anyone interested in the philosophical influences on contemporary science. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …
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- Title
- Philosophy of Science (Paperback)
- Author
- Rani Lill Anjum
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 3031560485
- ISBN 13
- 9783031560484
- Series
- Book 19 of 23: Palgrave Philosophy Today
This textbook is a comprehensive, engaging, and user-friendly introduction to philosophy of science written by a philosopher and a scientist. By exploring traditional debates within philosophy of science, as well as analysing contemporary scientific controversies for philosophical bias, the reader is invited to reflect upon how philosophical assumptions influence scientific theory, methods, and practice.
Key features:
- Is an accessible introduction to philosophy of science written by a philosopher and a scientist.
- Includes some of the many important contributions from women philosophers and scientists.
- Demonstrates the philosophical influences on scientific thinking, practice, and expert disagreement.
- Applies philosophy of science to analyse some specific real-life cases of scientific controversy.
This book is an essential resource for students and teachers in philosophy of science. It is also ideal for anyone interested in the philosophical influences on contemporary science.
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About the Author
Rani Lill Anjum is a Research Professor of Philosophy at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences.
Elena Rocca is Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Health at Oslo Metropolitan University.
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