Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues

by J. A. Cover

Paperback, 2012

Status

Available

Call number

501

Genres

Collections

Science, Philosophy

Publication

W. W. Norton & Company (2012), Edition: Second, 1424 pages

Description

Gathering 49 readings on a variety of topics--science and pseudoscience; rationality, objectivity, and values in science; laws of nature; models of explanation, among others--this anthology introduces students to the often challenging problems examined by major thinkers in the field. Combine this with thoughtful and thorough apparatus, and Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues is the most flexible and comprehensive collection ever created for undergraduate courses.

User reviews

LibraryThing member fnielsen

A great collection of central writings in philosophy of science with good comments. The question one may ask - for teasing - is whether philosophy of science is of any need - or use - for science. Computer scientist Peter Naur asked several working researchers that question and the result was not

uplifting for science philosophers.

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LibraryThing member neverstopreading

It is my belief that anybody studying any particular field should be able to define what that field is. Unfortunately, too often people take for granted what some, such as "science," is.

"Philosophy of Science" is a useful and comprehensive reader full of articles by philosophers and scientists

that seeks to answer questions such as "What is a science?" and "How does a paradigm shift occur, and what are the consequences for science when it occurs?"

If you are a student of the sciences, I highly recommend that you read this book and ponder its implications for your particular field.

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