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Continuum Companion to the Philosophy of Science

French Steven Saatsi, Juha
Innbundet / 2011 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9781441187611
Publisert
2011-06-09
Utgiver
Vendor
Continuum Publishing Corporation
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234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
464

Redaktør
French Steven
Saatsi, Juha

Biographical note

Juha Saatsi is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Leeds, UK. He is the co-editor (with Steven French and Dean Rickles) of The Structural Foundations of Quantum Gravity (OUP, 2006). Steven French is Professor of the Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds. He is the author of Science and Partial Truth (OUP, 2003) and numerous articles on the philosophy of science.

Continuum Companion to the Philosophy of Science

French Steven Saatsi, Juha
Innbundet / 2011 / Engelsk
French Steven Saatsi, Juha
Innbundet / 2011 / Engelsk
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‘...This Continuum Companion provides a comprehensive approach to the field with uniformly well-written essays...The study as a whole is an ably drawn compendium of a wide range of problems, together with a forward-looking perspective on emerging trends in the field...This will be an important reference work for all collections in the philosophy of science.'  

- Choice, Choice

Written with an eye on future developments, <i>The Continuum Companion to the Philosophy of Science</i> surveys the current state of the philosophy of science. All the articles are new and written in a fresh style by topnotch people, many of whom are established figures in the field.

- Martin Curd, Metascience

One of the strongest points of this companion, in comparison to other recently published companions to the philosophy of science, is that the editors go into great effort to outline currently growing problems and positions in philosophy of science and in this way provide a valuable guide to the topics that are likely to dominate the future of the discipline. As a consequence, the Companion offers not only a presentation of the central issues in philosophy of science today, but also indicates the most exciting current and future topics of research, making it a necessary tool not only for students who are looking to familiarise themselves with particular issues in philosophy of science, but for any researcher interested in the development of the discipline . . . French and Saatsi’s The Continuum Companion to the Philosophy of Science is the most contemporary companion to philosophy of science and will serve not only as a valuable source to the major topics in philosophy of science to students but also to any academic interested in the development of this field.

- Milena Ivanova, Science and Education

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Because all the essays touch upon recent issues in the philosophy of science, this book acts not only as an introduction to newcomers but also as a handy resource for specialists.

- Giacomo Borbone, Catania University, Philosophy in Review

This is a one volume reference guide to the latest research in Philosophy of Science, written by an international team of leading scholars in the field. "The Continuum Companion to the Philosophy of Science" offers the definitive guide to a key area of contemporary philosophy. The book covers all the fundamental questions asked by the philosophy of science - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Sixteen specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the area and, most valuably, the exciting new directions the field is taking. The Companion explores issues pertaining to the philosophy of specific sciences (physics, biology, neuroscience, economics, chemistry and mathematics) and general issues in the field, such as explanation, realism, representation, evidence, reduction, laws, causation and confirmation. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a chronology, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in contemporary philosophy of science. "The Continuum Companions" series is a major series of single volume companions to key research fields in the humanities aimed at postgraduate students, scholars and libraries. Each companion offers a comprehensive reference resource giving an overview of key topics, research areas, new directions and a manageable guide to beginning or developing research in the field. A distinctive feature of the series is that each companion provides practical guidance on advanced study and research in the field, including research methods and subject-specific resources.
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A guide to a key area of contemporary philosophy. It explores issues pertaining to the philosophy of specific sciences (physics, biology, neuroscience, economics, chemistry and mathematics) and general issues in the field, such as explanation, realism, representation, evidence, reduction, laws, causation and confirmation.
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How to use this book; 1. Introduction; 2. A to Z of Key Terms and Concepts; 3. Philosophy of Science in Context; i. Philosophy of Science and Epistemology Alexander Bird; ii. Philosophy of Science and Metaphysics Craig Callendar; iii. Philosophy vs. History of Science Don Howard; 4. Current Research and Issues; i. Philosophy of Physics Nick Huggett; ii. Philosophy of Biology Ingo Brigandt; iii. Philosophy of Neuroscience Carl Craver; iv. Philosophy of Chemistry Robin Hendry; v. Philosophy of Mathematics Chris Pincock; vi. Explanation Henk de Regt; vii. Realism Stathis Psillos; viii. Representation/models Gabriele Contessa; ix. Evidence Malcolm Forster; x. Reduction/levels of reality Sven Walter; xi. Laws and causation Ned Hall; xii. Confirmation/inductive logic James Hawthorne; 5. New Directions in Metaphysics Joe Melia; 6. Chronology; 7. Resources; 8. Annotated Bibliography; Index.
Les mer
A one volume reference guide to the latest research in Philosophy of Science, written by an international team of leading scholars in the field.
Essential new reference tool for anyone working in contemporary philosophy of science.
Bloomsbury Companions series is a major series of single volume companions to key research fields in the humanities aimed at postgraduate students, scholars and libraries. Each companion offers a comprehensive reference resource giving an overview of key topics, research areas, new directions and a manageable guide to beginning or developing research in the field. A distinctive feature of the series is that each companion provides practical guidance on advanced study and research in the field, including research methods and subject-specific resources.
Les mer

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‘...This Continuum Companion provides a comprehensive approach to the field with uniformly well-written essays...The study as a whole is an ably drawn compendium of a wide range of problems, together with a forward-looking perspective on emerging trends in the field...This will be an important reference work for all collections in the philosophy of science.'  

- Choice, Choice

Written with an eye on future developments, <i>The Continuum Companion to the Philosophy of Science</i> surveys the current state of the philosophy of science. All the articles are new and written in a fresh style by topnotch people, many of whom are established figures in the field.

- Martin Curd, Metascience

One of the strongest points of this companion, in comparison to other recently published companions to the philosophy of science, is that the editors go into great effort to outline currently growing problems and positions in philosophy of science and in this way provide a valuable guide to the topics that are likely to dominate the future of the discipline. As a consequence, the Companion offers not only a presentation of the central issues in philosophy of science today, but also indicates the most exciting current and future topics of research, making it a necessary tool not only for students who are looking to familiarise themselves with particular issues in philosophy of science, but for any researcher interested in the development of the discipline . . . French and Saatsi’s The Continuum Companion to the Philosophy of Science is the most contemporary companion to philosophy of science and will serve not only as a valuable source to the major topics in philosophy of science to students but also to any academic interested in the development of this field.

- Milena Ivanova, Science and Education

Se alle

Because all the essays touch upon recent issues in the philosophy of science, this book acts not only as an introduction to newcomers but also as a handy resource for specialists.

- Giacomo Borbone, Catania University, Philosophy in Review

This is a one volume reference guide to the latest research in Philosophy of Science, written by an international team of leading scholars in the field. "The Continuum Companion to the Philosophy of Science" offers the definitive guide to a key area of contemporary philosophy. The book covers all the fundamental questions asked by the philosophy of science - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Sixteen specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the area and, most valuably, the exciting new directions the field is taking. The Companion explores issues pertaining to the philosophy of specific sciences (physics, biology, neuroscience, economics, chemistry and mathematics) and general issues in the field, such as explanation, realism, representation, evidence, reduction, laws, causation and confirmation. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a chronology, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in contemporary philosophy of science. "The Continuum Companions" series is a major series of single volume companions to key research fields in the humanities aimed at postgraduate students, scholars and libraries. Each companion offers a comprehensive reference resource giving an overview of key topics, research areas, new directions and a manageable guide to beginning or developing research in the field. A distinctive feature of the series is that each companion provides practical guidance on advanced study and research in the field, including research methods and subject-specific resources.
Les mer
A guide to a key area of contemporary philosophy. It explores issues pertaining to the philosophy of specific sciences (physics, biology, neuroscience, economics, chemistry and mathematics) and general issues in the field, such as explanation, realism, representation, evidence, reduction, laws, causation and confirmation.
Les mer
How to use this book; 1. Introduction; 2. A to Z of Key Terms and Concepts; 3. Philosophy of Science in Context; i. Philosophy of Science and Epistemology Alexander Bird; ii. Philosophy of Science and Metaphysics Craig Callendar; iii. Philosophy vs. History of Science Don Howard; 4. Current Research and Issues; i. Philosophy of Physics Nick Huggett; ii. Philosophy of Biology Ingo Brigandt; iii. Philosophy of Neuroscience Carl Craver; iv. Philosophy of Chemistry Robin Hendry; v. Philosophy of Mathematics Chris Pincock; vi. Explanation Henk de Regt; vii. Realism Stathis Psillos; viii. Representation/models Gabriele Contessa; ix. Evidence Malcolm Forster; x. Reduction/levels of reality Sven Walter; xi. Laws and causation Ned Hall; xii. Confirmation/inductive logic James Hawthorne; 5. New Directions in Metaphysics Joe Melia; 6. Chronology; 7. Resources; 8. Annotated Bibliography; Index.
Les mer
A one volume reference guide to the latest research in Philosophy of Science, written by an international team of leading scholars in the field.
Essential new reference tool for anyone working in contemporary philosophy of science.
Bloomsbury Companions series is a major series of single volume companions to key research fields in the humanities aimed at postgraduate students, scholars and libraries. Each companion offers a comprehensive reference resource giving an overview of key topics, research areas, new directions and a manageable guide to beginning or developing research in the field. A distinctive feature of the series is that each companion provides practical guidance on advanced study and research in the field, including research methods and subject-specific resources.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781441187611
Publisert
2011-06-09
Utgiver
Vendor
Continuum Publishing Corporation
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
464

Redaktør
French Steven
Saatsi, Juha

Biographical note

Juha Saatsi is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Leeds, UK. He is the co-editor (with Steven French and Dean Rickles) of The Structural Foundations of Quantum Gravity (OUP, 2006). Steven French is Professor of the Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds. He is the author of Science and Partial Truth (OUP, 2003) and numerous articles on the philosophy of science.

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