Okasha Samir: Philosophy of Science: Very Short Introduction
Doporučená cena: 399,- Kč
Naše cena: 339,- Kč
(sleva 15 % - ušetříte 60 Kč)
Autor: Okasha Samir
Druh vazby: Knihy - paperback
Počet stran: 160
Rozměr: 111 x 173 mm
Vydáno: 2016-12-01
Stav: Výprodej - poslední kusy
Datum odeslání: viz. obchodní podmínky
EAN: 9780198745587
Nakladatelství: MEGABOOKS CZ-Distribuční centrum Vyškov
Sdílejte na Facebooku
How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully 'objective'? What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science, and investigates fascinating, challenging questions such as these.Starting at the very beginning, with a concise overview of the history of science, Okasha examines the nature of fundamental practices such as reasoning, causation, and explanation. Looking at scientific revolutions and the issue of scientific change, he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time, and discusses realist versus anti-realist attitudes towards science. He finishes by considering science today, and the social and ethical philosophicalquestions surrounding modern science.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Zatím nikdo nehodnotil.