Title
The Philosophies of Science: An Introductory Survey (Opus),Used
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Orders over $250 require signature upon delivery. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
Review'A rich resource for beginning students in the history and philosophy of science.'ISIS'Scholarly and lucid...as good an introduction to the subject as could be wished for.'Times Literary SupplementProduct DescriptionHarre shows how various views about the nature of science are related to the great historical schools of philosophy. He sets out his argument in terms of concrete episodes in the history of science. This new edition includes a chapter on science and society, which explores issues such as the morality of experimentation on live animals and the premise that knowledge is a basis for moral good. Harre also examines the theory that science is a form of art, and looks at the way scientific knowledge affects out religious beliefs.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Philosophies of Science: An Introductory Survey'? A: The book explores various philosophical views about the nature of science and how these views relate to historical schools of philosophy, using concrete episodes from the history of science.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Philosophies of Science: An Introductory Survey' is Rom Harré.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as the relationship between science and society, the morality of animal experimentation, the idea of science as a form of art, and the impact of scientific knowledge on religious beliefs.
- Q: What is the edition and publication date of this book? A: This is the second edition of the book, published on December 5, 1985.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 210 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy and science? A: Yes, the book is considered a rich resource for beginning students in the history and philosophy of science.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews for this book? A: Yes, it has been reviewed as 'scholarly and lucid' and one of the best introductions to the subject.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Church History.