The Philosophy of Science 2-Volume Set: An Encyclopedia

ISBN-13: 9780415939270 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 1048 str.

Sahotra Sarkar; Sarkar Sarkar; Sahotra Sarkar

Opis

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.

Recenzje

'Thoughtful, concise essays that are both well structured and ordered... Larger schools with advanced courses of study in philosophy and/or bioethics will find this an extremely valuable addition to their collection.  Highly recommended.' - Choice

O autorze

Sahotra Sarkar, Jessica Pfeifer