| Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Science Contributor(s): Hitchcock, Christopher (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1405101512 ISBN-13: 9781405101516 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $176.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2004 Annotation: "Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Science" features original essays on some of the most hotly debated issues in the field. Are there laws of social science? Are causes physically connected to their effects? Is the mind a system of modules shaped by natural selection? Eight central questions shape the volume, with each question treated by a pair of opposing essays. This distinctive format offers readers a unique opportunity to observe philosophers engaging in head-to-head debate. Together, the essays provide an accessible introduction to the major topics in contemporary philosophy of science, including empiricism, confirmation, realism, laws, causation, and explanation. Showcasing original arguments for well-defined positions, as well as clear and concise statements of sophisticated philosophical views, this volume is an excellent resource for professional philosophers and students alike. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 501 |
| LCCN: 2003016800 |
| Series: Contemporary Debates in Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7" W x 9.88" (1.71 lbs) 368 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Science contains sixteen original essays by leading authors in the philosophy of science, each one defending the affirmative or negative answer to one of eight specific questions, including: Are there laws of social science? Are causes physically connected to their effects? Is the mind a system of modules shaped by natural selection?
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