Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
Cutting Nature at its Seams
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP USA
- Date of Publication 3 July 1997
- ISBN 9780195106114
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages272 pages
- Size 235x156x14 mm
- Weight 393 g
- Language English
- Illustrations line figures 0
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Short description:
The book presents a thorough survey of philosophy of science from positivism to social constructivism. It uses immunology as the central illustrative domain to argue for a realist philosophy of science within a Quinean holistic model of scientific theories. Richly illustrated, the text contains a glossary defining over eighty key terms in the philosophy of science.
MoreLong description:
A survey of the philosophy of science from positivism to social constructivism, this book focuses on the ontological implications of science. An innovative feature is the author's use of immunology as a source of descriptive examples, thus providing lively illustrations from a life science with universal appeal and allowing continuity throughout this volume. The coverage of Quinean holism and supervenience clarify concepts which have been often misunderstood, while
the discussion of the Kuhnian model of science rectifies the distortions it underwent due to misuse in the past. Feminist and nonfeminist concepts of science, as well as social constructivist models are thoroughly investigated by Klee. The text includes a glossary defining over eighty key
terms.
In this refreshingly opinionated introduction, ...Klee exposes the overall poverty of many anti-realist attacks on science and shows how a considered realism is still the best opinion. His book has quirks aplenty which make it stand out from others and make it both an excellant introduction to the subject and an enjoyable fresh look for those already familiar with the debates.
