The Bloomsbury companion to the philosophy of science
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Word Count
118,750 words, Guess
Page Count
475 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-101472527593
- ISBN-139781472527592
- ISBN-139781472523976
- ISBN-139781472525352
- ISBN-101472523970
and 6 more
- ISBN-101472525353
- Library of Congress Control Number2014002154
- Better World Books9781472527592
- Better World Books9781472523976
- Better World Books9781472525352
- Open LibraryOL31016338M
Classifications
- DDC501
- LCCQ175 .C6938 2014
- LCCQ175.C6938 2014
Alternate Titles
- Philosophy of science
Description
"The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Science presents a practical and up-to-date research resource to the philosophy of science. Addressing fundamental questions asked by discipline - areas that have continued to attract interest historically, as well as recently-emerging areas of research - this volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the philosophy of science. Specially-commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the area and the exciting new directions the field is taking. The Companion explores issues pertaining to the philosophy of specific sciences (physics, biology, neuroscience, economics, chemistry and mathematics) and general issues in the field, such as explanation, realism, representation, evidence, reduction, laws, causation and confirmation. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a chronology, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography, The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Science the essential reference tool for anyone working in philosophy of science today"--
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