The Philosophy of Science

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Sahotra Sarkar, Jessica Pfeifer
Psychology Press, Dec 19, 2005 - 965 pages
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The first in-depth reference in the field that combines scientific knowledge with philosophical inquiry, The Philosophy of Science: An Encyclopedia is a two-volume set that brings together an international team of leading scholars to provide over 130 entries on the essential concepts in the philosophy of science.

The areas covered include:

  • biology
  • chemistry
  • epistemology and metaphysics
  • physics
  • psychology and mind
  • the social sciences
  • key figures in the combined studies of science and philosophy.

The essays represent the most up-to-date philosophical thinking on timeless scientific topics such as: determinism, explanation, laws of nature, perception, individuality, time, and economics as well as timely topics like adaptation, conservation biology, quantum logic, consciousness, evolutionary psychology, and game theory.

 

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TitleThe Philosophy of Science
EditorsSahotra Sarkar, Jessica Pfeifer
Editionillustrated
PublisherPsychology Press, 2005
ISBN0415939275, 9780415939270
Length965 pages
  
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