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1 online resource (319 pages) |
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| Summary |
"The Golden Age of Philosophy of Science, 1945 to 2000 offers the reader a guide to the major philosophical approaches to science since World War Two. Considering the bases, arguments and conclusions of the four main movements - Naturalism, Descriptivism, Foundationalism, and Logical Reconstructionism - John P. Losee explores how philosophy has both shaped and expanded our understanding of science. The volume features major figures of twentieth century science, and engages with the work of previous philosophers of science, including Norman Campbell, Ernest Nagel, Rudolf Carnap, Karl Popper, Richard Dawkins, and John Worrall. In particular, The Golden Age of Philosophy of Science, 1945 to 2000 aims to answer the following questions: should philosophy of science be a prescriptive discipline? Can philosophy of science achieve normative status without designating evaluative principles? How should competing philosophies of science be balanced? And finally, how can understanding the history of science aid us in analyzing the philosophy of science? In answering these questions, this book shows us why we understand science the way we do. The Golden Age of Philosophy of Science 1945 to 2000 is essential reading for students and researchers working in the history and philosophy of science"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Logical reconstructionism -- Orthodoxy under attack -- Interlude : a classificatory matrix for philosophies of science -- Descriptivism -- Normative naturalism -- Foundationalism -- Descriptivism versus foundationalism. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Science -- Philosophy -- History -- 20th century.
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Science -- Philosophy. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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History. |
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SCIENCE -- Philosophy & Social Aspects. |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Losee, John. Golden age of philosophy of science 1945 to 2000. London, UK : Bloomsbury Academic, 2019 9781350071513 (DLC) 2018024246 |
| ISBN |
9781350071520 (ePDF) |
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1350071528 |
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1350071536 |
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9781350071537 (electronic book) |
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9781350071513 (hardback) |
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