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Philosophy of Science

An Historical Anthology

Herausgeber: Mcgrew, Timothy; Allhoff, Fritz; Alspector-Kelly, Marc

Beschreibung

Philosophy of science came into its own in the 20th century, but the issues at the heart of the subject have been in discussion since antiquity. Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology combines excerpts from key historical writings with insightful  commentary to provide a text that distinctively follows strands of scientific inquiry, investigation, and debate for the past 2,500 years. Beginning with the Ancient Greeks, Part I examines the roots of ancient and medieval philosophy of science before proceeding to the scientific revolution, with extensive coverage of such scientists as Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton as well as modern philosophers including   Descartes, Hume, and Kant. Part II covers philosophy of science in the 20th century, first laying out the fundamental doctrines of the highly influential logical positivist movement and the emergence of its "received view" of scientific theories. It then traces the challenges to the received view and the impact of those challenges on issues in contemporary philosophy of science such as confirmation and observation, methodology, and realism. Unmatched in breadth and depth, Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology is a comprehensive work that will take the reader on a grand tour of the philosophy of science from antiquity to the modern age.

Autor

Timothy McGrew is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. Marc Alspector-Kelly is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. Fritz Allhoff is Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Mallinson Institute for Science Education, and Director of the History and Philosophy of Science Workgroup at Western Michigan University.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 688
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 170mm x 43mm
• Gewicht: 1293g
• ISBN-13: 9781405175432
• ISBN-10: 1405175435
• Artikelnr.: 26017210

Rezensionen

"The introductions, which occupy one-sixth of the volume, are carefully, clearly, and at times even beautifully written. Perhaps most important, they are always intelligently sympathetic to the authors whose views they are presenting." (The Journal of the International Society for the History of Philosophy of Science, 1 April 2011)

"Overall, this is an impressive and versatile volume that should find its way into many classrooms. The commentary is thorough and clear enough to make the readings accessible to students, but not so imposing that instructors cannot add their own interpretation. This book would be suitable for advanced undergraduates who have completed previous coursework in history or philosophy." (Science & Education,

4 March 2011)"For years I've fielded queries from colleagues around the worldseeking an anthology through which to teach introductory historyand philosophy of science courses by means of primary sources fromthe Greeks to the twentieth century. My answer has always beendiscouraging: No one book fills that need. But not anymore. Thissuperb new collection is the book we've all been wanting. It's sureto become a classroom staple and a standard reference in thelibrary of every historian and philosopher of science who thinksthat Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Darwin, and Einstein deserve to beheard speaking for themselves."
- Don Howard, University of Notre Dame

"This text provides a unique combination of historical andclassical sources, combined with very helpful introductions. Itsbreadth of coverage means it may profitably used as a text inphilosophy of science courses at many levels."
-Peter Machamer, University of Pittsburgh