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What is science? Is there a real difference between science and myth? Is science objective? Samir Okasha addresses such questions in this concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a short history of science to set the scene, the book goes on to investigate the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation, revolutions in science, and theories such as realism and anti-realism.

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<br> Very helpful.... Okasha presents the issues and arguments with delightful clarity. --Philosophia Christi<p><br>

Very helpful.... Okasha presents the issues and arguments with delightful clarity. --Philosophia Christi<br>

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Samir Okasha is currently Lecturer in Philosophy, University of York. He has published numerous articles in philosophy journals, in the areas of philosophy of science, philosophy of biology, and epistemology. He has previously held a Jacobean Fellowship in Philosophy at University of London and has taught at the University of Mexico.

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