Science and the Quest for Reality

Tauber, Alfred I.

ISBN 10: 0333646339 / ISBN 13: 9780333646335

Published by Palgrave MacMillan, 1996

About this Item

Moderate wear. The cover edges show some wear and there is a faint crease mark on the front cover. No highlighting or writing. 30-day return policy. Free shipping within Canada. For shipments outside of Canada, custom duties may be levied by country of residence. ; 5.51 X 1 X 8.5 inches; 438 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science and the Quest for Reality
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333646339
• ISBN 13: 9780333646335
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Science and the Quest for Reality is an interdisciplinary anthology that situates contemporary science within its complex philosophical, historical, and sociological contexts. The anthology is divided between, firstly, characterizing science as an intellectual activity and, secondly, defining its social role. The philosophical and historical vicissitudes of science's truth claims has raised profound questions concerning the role of science in society beyond its technological innovations. The deeper philosophical issues thus complement the critical inquiry concerning the broader social and ethical influence of contemporary science. In the tradition of the 'Main Trends of the Modern World' series, this volume includes both classical and contemporary works on the subject.

About the Author

Alfred I. Tauber is Director of the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University