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This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science.

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This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science.

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This volume presents a definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science. Each of the chapters – written especially for this volume by internationally distinguished scholars – reviews a problem, examines the current state of the discipline with respect to the topic, and discusses possible futures of the field. Topics covered include experiment and observation, evolution, molecular and developmental biology, cognitive science, and feminist philosophy of science.The Blackwell Guide to Philosophy of Science engages both general readers and specialists and provides a solid foundation for further study.

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This volume presents a definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science. Each of the chapters - written especially for this volume by internationally distinguished scholars - reviews a problem, examines the current state of the discipline with respect to the topic, and discusses possible futures of the field. Topics covered include experiment and observation, evolution, molecular and developmental biology, cognitive science, and feminist philosophy of science. The Blackwell Guide to Philosophy of Science engages both general readers and specialists and provides a solid foundation for further study.

Author Biography

Peter Machamer is Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh. He is editor of the Cambridge Companion to Galileo (1998), Scientific Controversies (2000), and Theory and Method in the Neurosciences (2001).Michael Silberstein is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Elizabethtown College. He is an NEH Fellow who has published and delivered papers on both philosophy of science and philosophy of mind.

Table of Contents

Notes on Contributors vii Preface x 1.A Brief Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science 1Peter Machamer 2.Philosophy of Science: Classic Debates, Standard Problems, Future Prospects 18John Worrall 3.Explanation 37Jim Woodward 4.Structures of Scientific Theories 55Carl F. Craver 5.Reduction, Emergence and Explanation 80Michael Silberstein 6.Models, Metaphors and Analogies 108Daniela Bailer-Jones 7.Experiment and Observation 128James Bogen 8.Induction and Probability 149Alan Hajek and Ned Hall 9.Philosophy of Space-Time Physics 173Craig Callender and Carl Hoefer 10.Interpreting Quantum Theories 199Laura Ruetsche 11.Evolution 227Roberta L. Millstein 12.Molecular and Developmental Biology 252Paul Griffiths 13.Cognitive science 272Rick Grush 14.Philosophy of Social Science 290Harold Kincaid 15.Feminist Philosophy of Science 312Lynn Hankinson Nelson Index 332

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"This is an accessible and informative overview of central issues and themes in contemporary philosophy of science." Philip Kitcher, Columbia University "The standard of all the essays is high, they offer extensive guides to further reading and there is a short introduction on the history of philsophy of science ... it offers an excellent resource for students and others to find out about the latest developments in the philosophy of science." Time Higher Education Supplement"...it is inspiring to hear someone articulately introduce their field without underestimating the intelligence of their audience -- a difficult feat. This is one such introductory book. "...[I]t tackles the field from the perspective of ongoing and emerging debates, and individuals and their ideas are contextualised within these discussions. As one expects from Blackwell, the book is of uniformly high quality." Metapsychology On-line Book Reviews

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This volume presents a definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science. Each of the chapters written especially for this volume by internationally distinguished scholars reviews a problem, examines the current state of the discipline with respect to the topic, and discusses possible futures of the field. Topics covered include experiment and observation, evolution, molecular and developmental biology, cognitive science, and feminist philosophy of science. The Blackwell Guide to Philosophy of Science engages both general readers and specialists and provides a solid foundation for further study.

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"This is an accessible and informative overview of central issues and themes in contemporary philosophy of science." Philip Kitcher, Columbia University "The standard of all the essays is high, they offer extensive guides to further reading and there is a short introduction on the history of philsophy of science ... it offers an excellent resource for students and others to find out about the latest developments in the philosophy of science." Time Higher Education Supplement"...it is inspiring to hear someone articulately introduce their field without underestimating the intelligence of their audience -- a difficult feat. This is one such introductory book. "...[I]t tackles the field from the perspective of ongoing and emerging debates, and individuals and their ideas are contextualised within these discussions. As one expects from Blackwell, the book is of uniformly high quality." Metapsychology On-line Book Reviews

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This is an accessible and informative overview of central issues and themes in contemporary philosophy of science." Philip Kitcher, Columbia UniversityThe standard of all the essays is high, they offer extensive guides to further reading and there is a short introduction on the history of philsophy of science ... it offers an excellent resource for students and others to find out about the latest developments in the philosophy of science." Time Higher Education Supplement...it is inspiring to hear someone articulately introduce their field without underestimating the intelligence of their audience -- a difficult feat. This is one such introductory book. "...[I]t tackles the field from the perspective of ongoing and emerging debates, and individuals and their ideas are contextualised within these discussions. As one expects from Blackwell, the book is of uniformly high quality." Metapsychology On-line Book Reviews

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Presents a definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science. Contains 15 newly-commissioned articles, all of which are written by internationally distinguished scholars. Each chapter reviews a problem, examines the current state of the discipline with respect to the topic, and discusses possible futures of the field. Provides a solid foundation for further study.

Details ISBN0631221085 Series Blackwell Philosophy Guides Language English ISBN-10 0631221085 ISBN-13 9780631221081 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 501 Series Number 7 Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Edited by Peter Machamer Edition 1st Short Title BLACKWELL GT PHILOSOPHY OF SCI DOI 10.1604/9780631221081 UK Release Date 2002-01-17 AU Release Date 2002-01-17 NZ Release Date 2002-01-17 US Release Date 2002-01-17 Author Michael Silberstein Pages 368 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date 2002-01-17 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken Alternative 9780631221074 Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this

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