Scientific Knowledge and the Deep Past: History Matters

ISBN-13: 9781108730556 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 75 str.

Adrian Currie

Opis

A philosophical examination of the deep past, and how paleontologists, archaeologists and geologists tell its story.

Recenzje

'In this brief but insightful work, Currie makes a compelling case for the validity of historical science. Currie is noted for his 'optimistic' analysis of the possibilities of historical science … This intriguing book deserves to be widely read by those interested in the nature of historical science.' Bruce S. Bennett, Metascience

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. History and evidence; 2. The nature of the deep past; 3. Historical explanation; Concluding discussion – what are sciences of the deep past about?