The Philosophy of Science,Used

The Philosophy of Science,Used

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Readings that chart the rise and decline of logical positivism and the emergence of a new consensus, emphasizing the relation between theoretical and applied questions.The more than forty readings in this anthology cover the most important developments if the past six decades, charting the rise and decline of logical positivism and the gradual emergence of a new consensus concerning the major issues and theoretical options in the field. The editors have included articles on all the major special sciences and emphasize the relation between the more theoretical and applied questions.Part One deals with basic theoretical issues: confirmation, semantics, and the interpretation of theories; causation and explanation; and reductionism and the unity of science. In Part Two, these relatively abstract themes are illustrated and examined further in light of issues in the various special sciences including physics, biology, psychology, and social science.

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  • Q: What is the main focus of 'The Philosophy of Science'? A: 'The Philosophy of Science' primarily explores the rise and decline of logical positivism, examining theoretical and applied questions in various special sciences.
  • Q: Who is the author of 'The Philosophy of Science'? A: The book is authored by Richard Boyd.
  • Q: When was 'The Philosophy of Science' published? A: 'The Philosophy of Science' was published on June 26, 1991.
  • Q: How many pages does 'The Philosophy of Science' have? A: The book contains a total of 816 pages.
  • Q: What is the binding type of 'The Philosophy of Science'? A: 'The Philosophy of Science' is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: What edition of 'The Philosophy of Science' is available? A: This listing is for the 7th edition of 'The Philosophy of Science'.
  • Q: What topics are covered in 'The Philosophy of Science'? A: Key topics include confirmation, semantics, causation, explanation, reductionism, and their relation to special sciences like physics, biology, and psychology.
  • Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
  • Q: Is 'The Philosophy of Science' suitable for beginners? A: The anthology is comprehensive and may be best suited for readers with some background in philosophy or the sciences.
  • Q: Does 'The Philosophy of Science' include contributions from various authors? A: Yes, the book features more than forty readings from various authors, providing a broad perspective on philosophical issues in science.

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