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What Science Knows: And How It Knows It
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To Scientists, The Tsunami Of Relativism, Scepticism, And Postmodernism That Washed Through The Humanities In The Twentieth Century Was All Water Off A Ducks Back. Science Remained Committed To Objectivity And Continued To Deliver Remarkable Discoveries And Improvements In Technology.In What Science Knows, The Australian Philosopher And Mathematician James Franklin Explains In Captivating And Straightforward Prose How Science Works Its Magic. He Begins With An Account Of The Nature Of Evidence, Where Science Imitates But Extends Commonsense And Legal Reasoning In Basing Conclusions Solidly On Inductive Reasoning From Facts.After A Brief Survey Of The Furniture Of The World As Science Sees Itincluding Causes, Laws, Dispositions And Force Fields As Well As Material Thingsfranklin Describes Colorful Examples Of Discoveries In The Natural, Mathematical, And Social Sciences And The Reasons For Believing Them. He Examines The Limits Of Science, Giving Special Attention Both To Mysteries That May Be Solved By Science, Such As The Origin Of Life, And Those That May In Principle Be Beyond The Reach Of Science, Such As The Meaning Of Ethics.What Science Knows Will Appeal To Anyone Who Wants A Sound, Readable, And Wellpaced Introduction To The Intellectual Edifice That Is Science. On The Other Hand It Will Not Please The Enemies Of Science, Whose Willful Misunderstandings Of Scientific Method And The Relation Of Evidence To Conclusions Franklin Mercilessly Exposes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'What Science Knows: And How It Knows It'? A: The book focuses on how science operates, particularly in terms of evidence and reasoning, while also addressing the limitations of scientific inquiry.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is James Franklin, an Australian philosopher and mathematician.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a hardcover book categorized under History & Philosophy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 296 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the Illustrated edition.
- Q: When was 'What Science Knows' published? A: The book was published on December 8, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in science? A: Yes, the book serves as a sound and readable introduction to the concepts and methods of science.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is categorized as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Does the book cover the limits of science? A: Yes, it examines the limits of science, including topics that may be beyond the reach of scientific inquiry.
- Q: Can this book help clarify misconceptions about scientific methods? A: Yes, the book addresses and clarifies common misunderstandings regarding scientific methods and the relationship between evidence and conclusions.