ISBN: 9780203463680

Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory, these developments would not have be… Mehr…

Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory, these developments would not have been possible.In this exceptionally clear and engaging introduction to philosophy of science, James Ladyman explores the philosophical questions that arise when we reflect on the nature of the scientific method and the knowledge it produces. He discusses whether fundamental philosophical questions about knowledge and reality might be answered by science, and considers in detail the debate between realists and antirealists about the extent of scientific knowledge. Along the way, central topics in philosophy of science, such as the demarcation of science from non-science, induction, confirmation and falsification, the relationship between theory and observation and relativism are all addressed. Important and complex current debates over underdetermination, inference to the best explaination and the implications of radical theory change are clarified and clearly explained for those new to the subject. Understanding Philosophy of Science: Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory, these developments would not have been possible.In this exceptionally clear and engaging introduction to philosophy of science, James Ladyman explores the philosophical questions that arise when we reflect on the nature of the scientific method and the knowledge it produces. He discusses whether fundamental philosophical questions about knowledge and reality might be answered by science, and considers in detail the debate between realists and antirealists about the extent of scientific knowledge. Along the way, central topics in philosophy of science, such as the demarcation of science from non-science, induction, confirmation and falsification, the relationship between theory and observation and relativism are all addressed. Important and complex current debates over underdetermination, inference to the best explaination and the implications of radical theory change are clarified and clearly explained for those new to the subject., Taylor And Francis<

2002, ISBN: 9780203463680

Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions; many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory, these developments would not have be… Mehr…

Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions; many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory, these developments would not have been possible. In this exceptionally clear and engaging introduction to philosophy of science, James Ladyman explores the philosophical questions that arise when we reflect on the nature of the scientific method. Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions; many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory, these developments would not have been possible. In this exceptionally clear and engaging introduction to philosophy of science, James Ladyman explores the philosophical questions that arise when we reflect on the nature of the scientific method and the knowledge it produces. He discusses whether fundamental philosophical questions about knowledge and reality might be answered by science, and considers in detail the debate between realists and antirealists about the extent of scientific knowledge. Along the way, central topics in philosophy of science, such as the demarcation of science from non-science, induction, confirmation and falsification, the relationship between theory and observation and relativism are all addressed. Important and complex current debates over underdetermination, inference to the best explaination and the implications of radical theory change are clarified and clearly explained for those new to the subject. eBooks, Science & Geography~~Science: General issues~~Philosophy of Science, Understanding Philosophy Of Science~~EBook~~9780203463680, , Understanding Philosophy Of Science, , 9780203463680, Taylor and Francis, 04/12/2002, , , , Taylor and Francis<

ISBN: 9780203463680

Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions; many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory, these developments would not have be… Mehr…

Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions; many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory, these developments would not have been possible. In this exceptionally clear and engaging introduction to philosophy of science, James Ladyman explores the philosophical questions that arise when we reflect on the nature of the scientific method and the knowledge it produces. He discusses whether fundamental philosophical questions about knowledge and reality might be answered by science, and considers in detail the debate between realists and antirealists about the extent of scientific knowledge. Along the way, central topics in philosophy of science, such as the demarcation of science from non-science, induction, confirmation and falsification, the relationship between theory and observation and relativism are all addressed. Important and complex current debates over underdetermination, inference to the best explaination and the implications of radical theory change are clarified and clearly explained for those new to the subject. eBooks Science & Geography~~Science: General issues~~Philosophy of Science Understanding Philosophy Of Science~~EBook~~9780203463680 Understanding Philosophy Of Science<

ISBN: 9780203463680

Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions; many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory these developments would not have be… Mehr…

Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions; many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory these developments would not have been possible.In this exceptionally clear and engaging introduction to philosophy of science James Ladyman explores the philosophical questions that arise when we reflect on the nature of the scientific method and the knowledge it produces. He discusses whether fundamental philosophical questions about knowledge and reality might be answered by science and considers in detail the debate between realists and antirealists about the extent of scientific knowledge. Along the way central topics in philosophy of science such as the demarcation of science from non-science induction confirmation and falsification the relationship between theory and observation and relativism are all addressed. Important and complex current debates over underdetermination inference to the best explaination and the implications of radical theory change are clarified and clearly explained for those new to the subject. new, Routledge<

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Without scientific theory, the technology developments of recent years would not have been possible. In this exceptionally clear and engaging introduction to philosophy of science, James … Mehr…

Without scientific theory, the technology developments of recent years would not have been possible. In this exceptionally clear and engaging 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 science and how scientific theory can confirm and inform our basic and intrinsic knowledge. Philosophy & Social Aspects, Other Sciences, Understanding Philosophy of Science~~ Ladyman, James~~Philosophy & Social Aspects~~Other Sciences~~9780203463680, en, Understanding Philosophy of Science, Ladyman, James, 9780203463680, Routledge, 12/01/2001, , , , Routledge, 12/01/2001<