What is science? Is there a real difference between science and myth? Is science objective? Can science explain everything? This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a short history of science to set the scene, Samir Okasha goes on to investigate the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation, revolutions in science, and theories such as realism and anti-realism. Healso looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences, including the problem of classification in biology, and the nature of space and time in physics. The final chapter touches on the conflicts between science and religion, and explores whether science is ultimately a good thing.
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Serie / Reihe: Very short introductions 67
Personen: Okasha, Samir
Standort: BSP
CC 3100 O41
Okasha, Samir ¬[Verfasser]:
Philosophy of science : a very short introduction / Samir Okasha. - Oxford : Oxford Universal Press, 2002. - 144 Seiten : Illustrationen, graphische Darstellungen. - (very short introductions; 67)
ISBN 978-0-19-280283-5 kartoniert : EUR 9.96
Systematische Philosophie - Buch