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Philosophy of Science: Teach Yourself Mel Thompson

Philosophy of Science: Teach Yourself By Mel Thompson

Philosophy of Science: Teach Yourself by Mel Thompson


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Summary

Join the quest for truth. Understand what science means, how it came about, and why it matters.

Philosophy of Science: Teach Yourself Summary

Philosophy of Science: Teach Yourself by Mel Thompson

A modern understanding of the world is unthinkable without science, but what exactly is it? What does it mean to say that something is 'scientific'? How are its results justified? From the genetic basis of life, to the structures of the universe and the atom, TEACH YOURSELF PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE explores how the key ideas that shape our world have been developed.



- Investigate the history of science.



- Examine scientific method.



- Discover key philosophers and scientists.



- Explore the impact of science on Western thought.

About Mel Thompson

MEL THOMPSON is a freelance writer and editor, specializing in philosophy, religion and ethics.

Table of Contents

  • : Introduction
  • : 1. The history of science
  • : 2. The scientific method
  • : 3. Theories, laws and progress
  • : 4. Scientific realism
  • : 5. Relativism, instrumentalism and relevance
  • : 6. Predictability and determinism
  • : 7. The philosophy of biology
  • : 8. Science and humankind
  • : 9. Cosmology
  • : 10. Science and authority
  • : Postscript: The quest for knowledge and control
  • : Glossary
  • : Taking it further
  • : Index

Additional information

GOR009730164
9781444157659
1444157655
Philosophy of Science: Teach Yourself by Mel Thompson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Murray Press
20120427
224
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