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This new anthology, which integrates explanatory text, primary source readings, and case studies, provides students of any major (philosophy, science, or other) with an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of science.The anthology is organized around a unique "three-pronged" approach: the metaphysical (what), the epistemological (how), and the axiological (why). The coverage of issues builds coherently and logically: from issues of scientific method to ethical issues, to the most current social and political implications of science - demonstrating how philosophy of science is relevant in a modern day context. The anthology carefully examines the theoretical apparatus of the philosophy of science and applies it to rich case studies from the history of science.
Contents
Preface Chapter One: What is Philosophy of Science? Part One: Basic Components of Science Chapter Two: Observation and Measurement Chapter Three: Experimentation and Realism Chapter Four: Theories and Models Chapter Five: Scientific Explanation Chapter Six: Evidence and Confirmation Chapter Seven: Reductionism and Unity of Science Part Two: Scientific Change and Progress Chapter Eight: Inductivism and Falsificationism Chapter Nine: Paradigms and Research Programs Chapter Ten: Research Traditions and Technologism Case Study: Plate Tectonics Part Three: Values and Society Chapter Eleven: Science and Technology Chapter Twelve: Science and Values Chapter Thirteen: Science and Religion Chapter Fourteen: Science and Society Part Four: Case Study Chapter Fifteen: Mass Extinctions
