Understanding Philosophy of Science
Author:   James Ladyman (University of Bristol, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9780415221573


Pages:   304
Publication Date:   20 December 2001
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   James Ladyman (University of Bristol, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.480kg
ISBN:  

9780415221573


ISBN 10:   0415221579
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   20 December 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

I. The Scientific Method 1. Induction and Inductivism 2. The Problem of Induction and other Problems with Inductivism 3. Falsificationism 4. Revolutions and Rationality II. Realism and Antirealism about Science 5. Scientific Realism 6. Underdetermination 7. Explanation and Inference to the Best Explanation 8. Realism about What? Glossary Bibliography

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An excellent introduction to philosophy of science that can be recommended as a starting point to the general reader... The writing is exceptionally clear and the text is enlivened by periodic snippets of dialogue between enthusiastic science lover Alice and her more sceptical friend Thomas.


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James Ladyman is Senior Lecturer in philosophy at the University of Bristol

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