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The philosophy of science / edited by Richard Boyd, Philip Gasper, and J.D. Trout.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science--Philosophy.
- Science.
- Social sciences--Philosophy.
- Social sciences.
- Physical Description:
- xvi, 800 pages ; 26 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, [1991]
- Summary:
- The more than forty readings in this anthology cover the most important developments of the past six decades, charting the rise and decline of logical positivism and the gradual emergence of a new consensus concerning the major issues and theoretical options in the field. As an introduction to the philosophy of science, it stands out for its scope, its coverage of both historical and contemporary developments, and its detailed introductions to each area discussed.
- Notes:
- "A Bradford book."
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [783]-787) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0262023156
- 0262521563
- OCLC:
- 22597466
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