What is Philosophy of Science? by Dean Rickles (English) Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE What is Philosophy of Science? by Dean Rickles An entertaining guide for absolute beginners. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Philosophy of science puts science itself under the microscope: What exactly is science? How do its explanations of the world differ from those of other subjects, including so-called "pseudo-sciences"? How should we understand and evaluate scientific methods? What, if anything, can science tell us about the nature of physical reality?Dean Rickles guides beginners through the central topics in philosophy of science. He looks at the origins and evolution of the field, the issues that arise when distinguishing between science and non-science, the concepts of logic and associated problems, scientific realism and anti-realism, and the nature of scientific models and representing. Rickles brings the subject to sparkling life with a user-friendly tone and rich, real-world examples.What is Philosophy of Science? is the must-have primer for students getting to grips with this broad-ranging and important topic. Author Biography Dean Rickles is Professor of History and Philosophy of Modern Physics at the University of Sydney. Table of Contents Preface 1 Philosophy, Science, and History 2 Logic and Philosophy of Science 3 Demarcation and the Scientific Method 4 The Nature of Scientific Theories Index Review An enjoyable and lively introduction to central issues within general philosophy of science. The book is written for the absolute beginner (xi) and lives up to the billing. The writing is clear and accessible. Explanations are balanced, neither superficial nor weighed down by excessive jargon and detail. This economy of style enables Rickles to cover an impressive amount of material, given its length. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning what philosophy of science is, and I am confident that instructors of relevant courses will find the book useful. Metascience A wonderfully accessible picture of what philosophers are trying to understand about science – about the nature of scientific reasoning and theories, what makes them special, and how they represent the world. Rickles pithy introduction is fun, direct, extensive, and captivating. Anjan Chakravartty, University of Miami This engagingly written introduction gives a fresh voice to traditional, and essential, topics in the philosophy of science. It is perfectly pitched at the complete beginner, requires no prior philosophical training, and will be a wonderful resource both inside and outside the classroom. Eleanor Knox, Kings College London Dean Rickles rightly notes that philosophy of science puts science under the microscope. Well, in his own fine What is Philosophy of Science?, Rickles manages to put philosophy of science itself under the magnifying glass. Written for the uninitiated, the book succeeds in making major philosophical views and arguments concerning science accessible to the novice, offering the necessary conceptual tools for a more in depth study of the subject. Stathis Psillos, University of Athens Review Text An enjoyable and lively introduction to central issues within general philosophy of science. The book is written for the absolute beginner (xi) and lives up to the billing. The writing is clear and accessible. Explanations are balanced, neither superficial nor weighed down by excessive jargon and detail. This economy of style enables Rickles to cover an impressive amount of material, given its length. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning what philosophy of science is, and I am confident that instructors of relevant courses will find the book useful. Metascience A wonderfully accessible picture of what philosophers are trying to understand about science - about the nature of scientific reasoning and theories, what makes them special, and how they represent the world. Rickles pithy introduction is fun, direct, extensive, and captivating. Anjan Chakravartty, University of Miami This engagingly written introduction gives a fresh voice to traditional, and essential, topics in the philosophy of science. It is perfectly pitched at the complete beginner, requires no prior philosophical training, and will be a wonderful resource both inside and outside the classroom. Eleanor Knox, Kings College London Dean Rickles rightly notes that philosophy of science puts science under the microscope. Well, in his own fine What is Philosophy of Science? , Rickles manages to put philosophy of science itself under the magnifying glass. Written for the uninitiated, the book succeeds in making major philosophical views and arguments concerning science accessible to the novice, offering the necessary conceptual tools for a more in depth study of the subject. Stathis Psillos, University of Athens Details ISBN1509534164 Pages 160 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1509534164 ISBN-13 9781509534166 Format Hardcover Language English Publication Date 2020-05-08 UK Release Date 2020-05-08 Imprint Polity Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-05-08 NZ Release Date 2020-05-08 Author Dean Rickles Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Series What is Philosophy? Alternative 9781509534173 DEWEY 501 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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