Introduction to the Philosophy of Science (Paperback)

Merrilee H. Salmon

ISBN 10: 0872204502 / ISBN 13: 9780872204508

Verlag: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc, Cambridge, MA, 1999

Beschreibung

Paperback. A reprint of the Prentice-Hall edition of 1992.Prepared by nine distinguished philosophers and historians of science, this thoughtful reader represents a cooperative effort to provide an introduction to the philosophy of science focused on cultivating an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. Selections range from discussions of topics in general methodology to a sampling of foundational problems in various physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences. Each chapter contains a list of suggested readings and study questions. Originally published: Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, c1992. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Introduction to the Philosophy of Science (Paperback)
• Verlag: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc, Cambridge, MA
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1999
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0872204502
• ISBN-13: 9780872204508
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: 1. Auflage
• Zustand: new

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Inhaltsangabe

A reprint of the Prentice-Hall edition of 1992.

Prepared by nine distinguished philosophers and historians of science, this thoughtful reader represents a cooperative effort to provide an introduction to the philosophy of science focused on cultivating an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. Selections range from discussions of topics in general methodology to a sampling of foundational problems in various physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences. Each chapter contains a list of suggested readings and study questions.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.