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9780321437112

Philosophy of Science (text with readings)

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  • ISBN13:

    9780321437112

  • ISBN10:

    032143711X

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-04-15
  • Publisher: Pearson

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Summary

This new anthology, which integrates explanatory text, primary source readings, and case studies, provides students of any major (philosophy, science, or other) with an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of science. The anthology is organized around a unique "three-pronged" approach: the metaphysical (what), the epistemological (how), and the axiological (why). The coverage of issues builds coherently and logically: from issues of scientific method to ethical issues, to the most current social and political implications of science demonstrating how philosophy of science is relevant in a modern day context. The anthology carefully examines the theoretical apparatus of the philosophy of science and applies it to rich case studies from the history of science.

Author Biography

David Boersema is the Douglas C. Strain Chair of Natural Philosophy, at Pacific University, where he is also Professor of Philosophy. He has published in the areas of philosophy of science, philosophy of language, American Philosophy, and rights. His book, Pragmatism and Reference, is forthcoming from The MIT Press (2008).

Table of Contents

Prefacep. vi
What is the Philosophy of Science?p. 1
Basic Components of Science
Observation and Measurementp. 34
Experimentation and Realismp. 65
Theories and Modelsp. 98
Scientific Explanationp. 133
Evidence and Confirmationp. 175
Reductionism and Unity of Sciencep. 207
Scientific Change and Progress
Inductivism and Falsificationismp. 239
Paradigms and Research Programsp. 265
Problem-Solving Research Traditions and Technologismp. 312
Case Study: Plate Tectonicsp. 348
Values and Society
Science and Technologyp. 366
Science and Valuesp. 406
Science and Religionp. 439
Science and Societyp. 473
Case Study
Mass Extinctionsp. 515
Glossaryp. 557
Creditsp. 565
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