A reprint of the Prentice-Hall edition of 1992. Prepared by nine distinguished philosophers and historians of science, this thoughtful reader represents a cooperative effort to provide an introduction to the philosophy of science focused on cultivating an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. Selections range from discussions of topics in general methodology to a sampling of foundational problems in various physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences. Each chapter contains a list of suggested readings and study questions.352-53, 420 Relativism, epistemelogical, 125-29, 164, 363 Relativistic quantum field theory, 258 Relativity, 181-83, 208-13. 227-30 of simultaneity, 213-14 general theory of, 47, 98, 179, 190-91, 219-21, 227-28, 247-50. 368 Einsteina#39;s ... Problem-solving, 155-58, 160 effectiveness, 155 model of scientific advance. 147 - 51anbsp;...
Title | : | Introduction to the Philosophy of Science |
Author | : | Merrilee H. Salmon |
Publisher | : | Hackett Publishing - 1992 |
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