A historical introduction to the philosophy of science / John Losee.
A historical introduction to the philosophy of science / John Losee.
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Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2001.
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G 2013/4864
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English
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viii, 314 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Aristotle's Philosophy of Science -- 2. The Pythagorean Orientation -- 3. The Ideal of Deductive Systematization -- 4. Atomism and the Concept of Underlying Mechanism -- 5. Affirmation and Development of Aristotle's Method in the Medieval Period -- 6. The Debate over Saving the Appearances -- 7....
16. Confirmation, Evidential Support, and Theory Appraisal -- 17. The Justification of Evaluative Standards -- 18. The Debate over Scientific Realism -- 19. Descriptive Philosophies of Science.
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Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2001.
Edition
4th ed.
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England
Date Published
c2001.
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"Designed for those coming to the subject for the first time, this stimulating introduction offers a historical exposition of the differing views on the philosophy of science. In this new edition, John Losee also covers contemporary developments within the discipline, incorporating recent work on theory-appraisal, experimental practice, the debate...
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A historical introduction to the philosophy of science / John Losee.
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
State Reference Library copy: transferred from REF N501/361.
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c2001.
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G 2013/4864
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74Vv4DErLmLd
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0198700555 (pbk.)
9780198700555 (pbk.)
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501
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991015359009702626
