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Philosophy of Science Mel Thompson

Philosophy of Science By Mel Thompson

Philosophy of Science by Mel Thompson


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Summary

From the genetic basis of life to the structure of the universe, this book explores how the ideas shaping our world have been developed. It investigates the history of science, scientific method and the impact of science on Western thought.

Philosophy of Science Summary

Philosophy of Science 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

The history of science; the scientific method; theories, laws and progress; scientific realism; relativism, instrumentation and relevance; predictability and determinism; the philosophy of biology; science and humankind; cosmology; science and authority.

Additional information

GOR002229359
9780340867587
0340867582
Philosophy of Science by Mel Thompson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Murray Press
20031226
208
N/A
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