Understanding philosophy of science / James Ladyman.
Understanding philosophy of science / James Ladyman.
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New York : Routledge, 2001.
Date
2001.
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T0360329
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English
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p. cm.
Contents
I. The Scientific Method -- 1. Induction and Inductivism -- 2. The Problem of Induction and other Problems with Inductivism -- 3. Falsificationism -- 4. Revolutions and Rationality -- II. Realism and Antirealism about Science -- 5. Scientific Realism -- 6. Underdetermination -- 7. Explanation and In...
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Publisher
New York : Routledge, 2001.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2001.
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"Without scientific theory, the technology developments of recent years would not have been possible. In this introduction to philosophy of science, James Ladyman explores the scope of natural science and its implications for human life. With the focus firmly upon realism, he discusses how fundamental philosophical questions can be answered by scie...
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Understanding philosophy of science / James Ladyman.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
State Reference Library copy: transferred from 501/354.
Transferred from K0003800.
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Other version (online)
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T0360329
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74VvboaBb8bM
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ISBN
0415221579 (pbk)
9780415221566 (alk. paper)
0415221560 (alk. paper)
9780415221573 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0415221579 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780415221566 (hbk. : alk. paper)
0415221560 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9780415221566 (hbk.)
0415221560 (hbk.)
9780415221573 (pbk.)
0415221579 (pbk.)
9780415221566 (hbk)
0415221560 (hbk)
9780415221573 (pbk)
DDC
501
MMS ID
991014908519702626
