The Philosophy of Science

by Philip Gasper, J.D. Trout, Philip Gasper

Book Overview

Readings that chart the rise and decline of logical positivism and the emergence of a new consensus, emphasizing the relation between theoretical and applied questions.The more than forty readings in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262521563
• ISBN13: 9780262521567
• Release Date: June 1991
• Publisher: Bradford Book
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 3.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 7.1" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A great compendium, but requires previous knowledge

As another reviewer stated, this is NOT a book for the beginner in philosophy of science. An undergraduate philosophy student who has taken other upper-level philosophy courses may have a slightly easier time with it, but some concepts are proper of scientific epistemology and require either previous expertise or thorough discussion on the instructor's part. The content itself, of course, is excellent and quite comprehensive. Just consider your level of philosophical education and know what you're getting.

Very good compilation

The book includes essays and articles from most well-known philosophers of science, in practically every branch and school (from Kuhn to Cartwright). It is an excellent text for gaining a broader insight into the subject, but not quite for beginners. An excellent addition to a science and/or philosophy library for its broad scope.