Philosophies of the Sciences: A Guide

Book Overview

A collection of essays discussing a wide range of sciences and the central philosophical issues associated with them, presenting the sciences collectively to encourage a greater understanding of their associative theoretical foundations, as well as their relationships to each other. Offers a new and unique approach to studying and comparing the philosophies of a variety of scientific disciplines Explores a wide variety of individual sciences, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology and economics The essays are written by leading scholars in a highly accessible style for the student audience Complements more traditional studies of philosophy of science

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119144817
• ISBN13: 9781119144816
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"