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Philosophy of Science: An Anthology

Name: Philosophy of Science: An Anthology
Author: Marc Lange
ISBN: 9781405130349

by Marc Lange (Editor), Marc Lange

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Overview

Philosophy of Science: An Anthology assembles some of the finest papers in the philosophy of science since 1945, showcasing enduring classics alongside important and innovative recent work.

Introductions by the editor highlight connections between selections, and contextualize the articles
Nine sections address topics at the heart of philosophy of science, including realism and the character of scientific theories, scientific explanations and laws of nature, singular casusation, and the metaphysical implications of modern physics
Provides an authoritative and accessible overview of the field

Synopsis

Philosophy of Science: An Anthology assembles some of the finest papers in the philosophy of science since 1945, showcasing enduring classics alongside important and innovative recent work.

Introductions by the editor highlight connections between selections, and contextualize the articles

Nine sections address topics at the heart of philosophy of science, including realism and the character of scientific theories, scientific explanations and laws of nature, singular casusation, and the metaphysical implications of modern physics

Provides an authoritative and accessible overview of the field

About the Author, Marc Lange

Marc Lange is Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of Natural Laws in Scientific Practice (2000) and An Introduction to the Philosophy of Physics: Locality, Fields, Energy, and Mass (Blackwell, 2002), as well as numerous articles.