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This 'Very Short Introduction' provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. After a short history, the author goes on to investigate the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation and more.Tags
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I wobbled a bit in Chapter 2 on Scientific Inference, but otherwise this was a very clear and readable introduction to the subject. One of the best so far in this series.
Does what it promises, well written and I'm glad I read it just in time for Kuhn.
Very interesting book if you are interested in philosophy and in science. Sometimes it seems to be little bit fake, but philosophy is always little bit fake, this is whole point of it I think :)
Well-written and adequately detailed.
Like most books in this series, full of basic and useful information about this contentious field.
An excellently clear and concise introduction to the philosophy of science. Recommended.
Gareth Southwell is a philosopher, writer and illustrator.
Gareth Southwell is a philosopher, writer and illustrator.
good book for awareness
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Samir Okasha is Professor of Philosophy of Science at the University of Bristol.
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- Canonical title
- Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction
- Original publication date
- 2002
- First words
- What is science?
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Philosophical reflection may not produce a final, unequivocal answer to this question, but it can help to isolate the key issues and encourage a rational, balanced discussion of them.
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