The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of SciencePeter Machamer, Michael Silberstein John Wiley & Sons, 15.04.2008 - 360 Seiten This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science. |
Inhalt
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2 Philosophy of Science Classic Debates Standard Problems Future Prospects | 18 |
3 Explanation | 37 |
4 Structures of Scientific Theories | 55 |
5 Reduction Emergence and Explanation | 80 |
6 Models Metaphors and Analogies | 108 |
7 Experiment and Observation | 128 |
8 Induction and Probability | 149 |
10 Interpreting Quantum Theories | 199 |
11 Evolution | 227 |
12 Molecular and Developmental Biology | 252 |
13 Cognitive Science | 272 |
14 Social Sciences | 290 |
15 Feminist Philosophy of Science | 312 |
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9 Philosophy of SpaceTime Physics | 173 |
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