Science, Explantion, and Rationality

Fetzer, James H.

ISBN 10: 0195121376 / ISBN 13: 9780195121377

Published by Oxford University Press Inc, US, 2000

About this Item

The late Carl Hempel was one of, if not the most influential philosophers of science in the 20th century. His work defined the problems and the methodology of the discipline for over thirty years. In this volume, thirteen highly distinguished philosophers, most of whom studied with Hempel, illuminate and clarify the central problems to which Carl G. Hempel was devoted. The result enhances our understanding of major developments in the philosophy of science, particularly the development of logical empiricism as a major - even the major - intellectual influence for scientifically-oriented philosphers and philosophically-minded scientists during the 20th century. It should appeal to an unusually broad audience of students and scholars of the philosophy of science, of the history of philosophy, and of 20th century intellectual history.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science, Explantion, and Rationality
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195121376
• ISBN 13: 9780195121377
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 721 grams

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Synopsis

Carl G. Hempel exerted greater influence upon philosophers of science than any other figure during the 20th century. In this far-reaching collection, distinguished philosophers contribute valuable studies that illuminate and clarify the central problems to which Hempel was devoted. The essays enhance our understanding of the development of logical empiricism as the major intellectual influence for scientifically-oriented philosophers and philosophically-minded scientists of the 20th century.

About the Author

James H. Fetzer is at University of Minnesota, Duluth.