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The scientific image / Bas C. van Fraassen.
LIBRA Q175 .V335 1980
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Van Fraassen, Bas C., 1941-
- Series:
- Clarendon library of logic and philosophy
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science--Philosophy.
- Science.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 235 ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1980.
- Summary:
- The Aim of 'The Scientific Image' is to develop an empiricist alternative to both logical positivism and scientific realism. The book presents three mutually supporting theories concerning science. The presentation of these three theses is preceded by two chapters which provide an informal introduction to current in the philosophy of science, particularly concerning scientific realism.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 019824424X :
- OCLC:
- 5942907
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