J. A. Cover

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Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues (1998) — Editor — 298 exemplares

Central themes in early modern philosophy : essays presented to Jonathan Bennett (1990) — Editor — 8 exemplares

Theories of Knowledge and Reality (1994) 6 exemplares

Substance and Individuation in Leibniz (1999) 6 exemplares

Miracles and Christian Theism 1 exemplar

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Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues por J. A. Cover

It is my belief that anybody studying any particular field should be able to define what that field is. Unfortunately, too often people take for granted what some, such as "science," is.

"Philosophy of Science" is a useful and comprehensive reader full of articles by philosophers and scientists that seeks to answer questions such as "What is a science?" and "How does a paradigm shift occur, and what are the consequences for science when it occurs?"

If you are a student of the sciences, I highly recommend that you read this book and ponder its implications for your particular field.… (mais)

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neverstopreading | 1 outra crítica | Oct 25, 2011 |

Philosophy of science : the central issues por Martin Curd

A great collection of central writings in philosophy of science with good comments. The question one may ask - for teasing - is whether philosophy of science is of any need - or use - for science. Computer scientist Peter Naur asked several working researchers that question and the result was not uplifting for science philosophers.

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