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Okasha, Samir

Philosophy of science : a very short introduction Samir Okasha - 2nd ed. - New Delhi : Oxford University Press, ©2002. - 140 p. : ill.; 18 cm. - A Very short introduction ; 67 . - Very short introductions ; 67. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-135) and index.

What is science? -- Scientific inference -- Explanation in science -- Realism and anti-realism -- Scientific change and scientific revolutions -- Philosophical problems in physics, biology, and psychology -- Science and its critics.

"In this new edition Samir Ikasha reviews the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a brief account of the history of modern science, he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time. He examines scientific inference, scientific explanation, and the debate between realist and anti-realist views of science."--

ISBN: 9780198745587

LCCN: 2016931583

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB660223 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Science--Philosophy.
Science--Philosophy.
08.35 philosophy of science.

LC Class. No.: Q175 / .O4555 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 501 / OKA-P