| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Oxford studies in philosophy of science |
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Oxford studies in philosophy of science.
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| Contents |
Cover; Series; The Philosophy of Science; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Contributors; Part I General Philosophy of Science; 1. Scientific Explanation-Denis Bonnay; 2. Confirmation and Induction-Mikaël Cozic; 3. Causality-Max Kistler; 4. Metaphysics of Science as Naturalized Metaphysics-Michael Esfeld; 5. Theories and Models-Marion Vorms; 6. Scientific Change-Anouk Barberousse and Marion Vorms; 7. Philosophy of Science and Science Studies-Anouk Barberousse; 8. Reduction and Emergence-Pascal Ludwig; Part II Philosophy of the Special Sciences |
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9. Philosophy of Logic-Philippe de Rouilhan10. Philosophy of Mathematics-Denis Bonnay and Jacques Dubucs; 11. Philosophy of Physics-Anouk Barberousse; 12. Philosophy of Biology-Thomas Pradeu; 13. Philosophy of Medicine-Élodie Giroux and Maël Lemoine; 14. Philosophy of Social Sciences-Jon Elster and Hélène Landemore; 15. Philosophy of Economics-Mikaël Cozic; 16. Philosophy of Cognitive Science-Daniel Andler; 17. Philosophy of Linguistics-Paul Égré; Index |
| Summary |
Philosophy of science studies the methods, theories and concepts used by scientists. This book addresses both general philosophy of science and specific questions raised by logic, mathematics, physics, biology, medicine, cognitive science, linguistics, social sciences, and economics |
| Notes |
Originally published as Précis de philosophie des sciences. Paris : Editions Vuibert, ©2011 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Translated from the French |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 19, 2018) |
| Subject |
Science -- Philosophy.
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SCIENCE -- Philosophy & Social Aspects.
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Science -- Philosophy
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Barberousse, Anouk.
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Bonnay, Denis.
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Cozic, Mikaël.
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Robertson, Christopher, translator
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| ISBN |
9780190690656 |
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0190690658 |
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9780190690670 |
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0190690674 |
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