Science: Key Concepts in Philosophy

✍ Scribed by Steven French

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 173
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The philosophical questions raised by the history and practice of science are among the most complex and stimulating. Science: Key Concepts in Philosophy is the ideal first stop for any student wishing to get to grips with this challenging subject. Written with the specific needs of students new to the discipline in mind, it covers the work of key thinkers and outlines clearly the central questions, problems and arguments encountered in studying the philosophy of science. This is a practical and informative introduction to a major component of the undergraduate philosophy curriculum. Key Concepts in Philosophy is a series of concise, accessible and engaging introductions to the core ideas and subjects encountered in the study of philosophy. Specially written to meet the needs of students and those with an interest in, but little prior knowledge of, philosophy, these books open up fascinating, yet sometimes difficult ideas. The series builds to give a solid grounding in philosophy and each book is also ideal as a companion to further study.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Cover
Copyright information
Contents
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Discovery
Chapter 3: Heuristics
Chapter 4: Justification
Study Exercise 1: Scientific Method
Chapter 5: Observation
Chapter 6: Experiment
Study Exercise 2: Explanation and Causality
Chapter 7: Realism
Chapter 8: Anti-Realism
Study Exercise 3: Truth and Existence
Chapter 9: Independence
Chapter 10: Gender Bias
Study Exercise 4: Science and Genders
Appendix: Where We've Been and Where to Go for More
Notes
Further Reading
Index