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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
McGill Queens Univ Pr
Publication date
December 1, 1998
Pages
313
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780773517721
ISBN-10
0773517723
Dimensions
0.75 by 5.75 by 9 in.
Weight
1.20 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Published in
Canada
Original list price
$110.00
Other format details
university press
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
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Amazon.com description: Product Description:
Many introductions to this field start with the problem of justifying scientific knowledge but Alexander Bird begins by examining the subject matter, or metaphysics, of science. Using topical scientific debates he vividly elucidates what it is for the world to be governed by laws of nature. This idea provides the basis for explanations and causes and leads to a discussion of natural kinds and theoretical entities. With this foundation in place he goes on to consider the epistemological issues of how science arrives at knowledge, favouring a treatment of scientific reasoning based on inference to the best explanation. Drawing on contemporary work in epistemology, Bird argues that scepticism about induction should not be a problem for science and examines the consequences of this position for controversies surrounding the ideas of scientific progress and scientific revolution. Bird's insightful treatment makes Philosophy of Science an ideal text for undergraduate courses. The guides to further reading provided in each chapter help the reader pursue interesting topics and facilitate the use of the book in conjunction with primary sources.
Editions
Hardcover
The price comparison is for this edition
from McGill Queens Univ Pr (December 1, 1998)
9780773517721 | details & prices | 313 pages | 5.75 × 9.00 × 0.75 in. | 1.20 lbs | List price $110.00
About: Many introductions to this field start with the problem of justifying scientific knowledge but Alexander Bird begins by examining the subject matter, or metaphysics, of science.
About: Many introductions to this field start with the problem of justifying scientific knowledge but Alexander Bird begins by examining the subject matter, or metaphysics, of science.
1 edition from Routledge (May 11, 1998)
9781857286816 | details & prices | 201 pages | List price $115.00
About: This is an introductory textbook, organized conceptually, aimed at both philosophy students and science students taking philosophy of science courses.
About: This is an introductory textbook, organized conceptually, aimed at both philosophy students and science students taking philosophy of science courses.
Paperback
from McGill Queens Univ Pr (September 1, 1998)
9780773517738 | details & prices | 5.50 × 8.50 × 0.75 in. | 1.00 lbs | List price $29.95
About: Many introductions to this field start with the problem of justifying scientific knowledge but Alexander Bird begins by examining the subject matter, or metaphysics, of science.
About: Many introductions to this field start with the problem of justifying scientific knowledge but Alexander Bird begins by examining the subject matter, or metaphysics, of science.
With John Shand (other contributor) |
1 edition from Routledge (May 11, 1998)
9781857285048 | details & prices | 324 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 0.75 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $35.95
About: This is an introductory textbook, organized conceptually, aimed at both philosophy students and science students taking philosophy of science courses.
About: This is an introductory textbook, organized conceptually, aimed at both philosophy students and science students taking philosophy of science courses.
Miscellaneous
from Routledge (January 7, 2002)
9780203133972 | details & prices | 328 pages | List price $35.95
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