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What Is This Thing Called Science?
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Copublished With The University Of Queensland Press. Hpc Holds Rights In North America And U. S. Dependencies.Since Its First Publication In 1976, Alan Chalmers'S Highly Regarded And Widely Read Worktranslated Into Eighteen Languageshas Become A Classic Introduction To The Scientific Method, Known For Its Accessibility To Beginners And Its Value As A Resource For Advanced Students And Scholars.In Addition To Overall Improvements And Updates Inspired By Chalmers'S Experience As A Teacher, Comments From His Readers, And Recent Developments In The Field, This Fourth Edition Features An Extensive Chapterlong Postscript That Draws On His Research Into The History Of Atomism To Illustrate Important Themes In The Philosophy Of Science. Identifying The Qualitative Difference Between Knowledge Of Atoms As It Figures In Contemporary Science And Metaphysical Speculations About Atoms Common In Philosophy Since The Time Of Democritus Offers A Revealing And Instructive Way To Address The Question At The Heart Of This Groundbreaking Work: What Is This Thing Called Science?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'What Is This Thing Called Science?' A: The book primarily focuses on the scientific method and its philosophical implications, making it accessible to beginners while also serving as a resource for advanced students and scholars.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'What Is This Thing Called Science?' is Alan Chalmers, a recognized figure in the philosophy of science.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the fourth edition, published on September 15, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: A key feature of this book is its accessibility to a broad audience, along with improvements and updates from the author's teaching experiences and feedback from readers.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers the history of atomism and its relevance to contemporary science, exploring the philosophical questions surrounding the nature of scientific knowledge.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in science? A: Yes, 'What Is This Thing Called Science?' is known for its accessibility, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: Does the book include recent developments in the field of science? A: Yes, the fourth edition includes updates inspired by recent developments in the field of science.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'What Is This Thing Called Science?' is paperback.