Philosophy of science. / Mel Thompson.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Hodder & Stoughton, c2001.Description: xiii, 194 p. 20 cmISBN:
  • 71384448
Subject(s): Summary: CosmologySummary: Instrumentalism and relevanceSummary: Postscript:The quest for knowledge and control.Summary: Predicability and determinismSummary: RelativismSummary: Science and authoritySummary: Science and humankindSummary: Scientific realismSummary: The philosophy of biologySummary: The scientific methodSummary: Theories, laws and progressSummary: Contents: The history of science
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Reference Reference Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference Q 175 .T375 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3AEA0000275930

Explores how the ideas that shape the world have been developed, from the genetic basis of life, to the structures of the universe and the atom. Delves into the investigation of science, realms of scientific method, discovery of the key philosophers and scientists, and the exploration of the impact of science on Western thoughts.

Cosmology

Instrumentalism and relevance

Postscript:The quest for knowledge and control.

Predicability and determinism

Relativism

Science and authority

Science and humankind

Scientific realism

The philosophy of biology

The scientific method

Theories, laws and progress

Contents: The history of science

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