Normal view MARC view ISBD view

The Blackwell guide to the philosophy of science [electronic resource] / Philosophy of science edited by Peter Machamer and Michael Silberstein. - Malden, Mass. : Blackwell, 2002. - 1 online resource (xi, 347 p.) : ill. - Blackwell philosophy guides ; 7 . - Blackwell philosophy guides 7. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Brief historical introduction to the philosophy of science / Philosophy of science / Explanation / Structures of scientific theories / Reduction, emergence, and explanation / Models, metaphors and analogies / Experiment and observation / Induction and probability / Philosophy of space-time physics / Interpreting quantum theories / Evolution / Molecular and developmental biology / Cognitive science / Social sciences / Feminist philosophy of science / Peter Machamer -- John Worrall -- Jim Woodward -- Carl F. Craver -- Michael Silberstein -- Daniela M. Bailer-Jones -- James Bogen -- Alan Hájek and Ned Hall -- Craig Callender and Carl Hoefer -- Laura Ruetsche -- Roberta L. Millstein -- Paul Griffiths -- Rick Grush -- Harold Kincaid -- Lynn Hankinson Nelson.

ISBN: 9781405164764 140516476X

Source: 9780631221081 Blackwell http://www.blackwellreference.com

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Science--Philosophy.

LC Class. No.: Q175 / .B569 2002eb

Dewey Class. No.: 501