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Representing And Intervening: Introductory Topics In The Philosophy Of Natural Science
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This 1983 Book Is A Lively And Clearly Written Introduction To The Philosophy Of Natural Science, Organized Around The Central Theme Of Scientific Realism. It Has Two Parts. 'Representing' Deals With The Different Philosophical Accounts Of Scientific Objectivity And The Reality Of Scientific Entities. The Views Of Kuhn, Feyerabend, Lakatos, Putnam, Van Fraassen, And Others, Are All Considered. 'Intervening' Presents The First Sustained Treatment Of Experimental Science For Many Years And Uses It To Give A New Direction To Debates About Realism. Hacking Illustrates How Experimentation Often Has A Life Independent Of Theory. He Argues That Although The Philosophical Problems Of Scientific Realism Can Not Be Resolved When Put In Terms Of Theory Alone, A Sound Philosophy Of Experiment Provides Compelling Grounds For A Realistic Attitude. A Great Many Scientific Examples Are Described In Both Parts Of The Book, Which Also Includes Lucid Expositions Of Recent High Energy Physics And A Remarkable Chapter On The Microscope In Cell Biology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Representing and Intervening'? A: The main theme of 'Representing and Intervening' is the exploration of scientific realism, focusing on how scientific objectivity and the reality of scientific entities are represented and intervened in experimental science.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Representing and Intervening' is Ian Hacking, a notable philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of science.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book is divided into two parts: 'Representing' discusses philosophical accounts of scientific objectivity, while 'Intervening' presents a treatment of experimental science and its implications for realism.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Representing and Intervening' was published on November 25, 1983.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, this is a used book in good condition, suitable for readers looking for a reliable introduction to the philosophy of natural science.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are some key philosophers discussed in the book? A: Key philosophers discussed in the book include Kuhn, Feyerabend, Lakatos, Putnam, and van Fraassen, among others.
- Q: What is the significance of experimental science in the book? A: The book emphasizes the importance of experimental science, illustrating how experimentation can often stand independently from theory, thus providing new insights into scientific realism.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Representing and Intervening' is the 36095th edition.