Understanding philosophy of science
By: James Ladyman
Contributors: Taylor & Francis
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2001
Place of publication: [London]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9780203463680
Subjects: Science; Philosophy
Description: A comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of science. Introduces the key topics, such as the scientific method, rationalism and empiricism, as well as more advanced topics such as realism and antirealism.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 270-275) glossary and index.

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Table of contents: title: Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; INTRODUCTION; INDUCTION AND INDUCTIVISM; THE PROBLEM OF INDUCTION AND OTHER PROBLEMS WITH INDUCTIVISM; FALSIFICATIONISM; REVOLUTIONS AND RATIONALITY; SCIENTIFIC REALISM; UNDERDETERMINATION; EXPLANATION AND INFERENCE; REALISM ABOUT WHAT?; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.