Why Science Needs Metaphysics: A Plea for Structural Realism

By Elie Zahar

Book Overview

Recent scholars have attempted to remake epistemology as a purely subjectivist enterprise. Elie Zahar argues convincingly that rational metaphysics is both relevant and crucial to scientific research and discovery, and presents case studies on the development of the atomic theory and Einstein's philosophy of science to support his contention.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812696034
• ISBN13: 9780812696035
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Open Court
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 8.9"