Representing and Intervening: Introductory Topics in the Philosophy of Natural Science - Brossura

Hacking, Ian

 
9780521282468: Representing and Intervening: Introductory Topics in the Philosophy of Natural Science

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An introduction to the philosophy of natural science, organized around the central theme of scientific realism, first published in 1983.

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'In summary, Hacking's book is an extremely valuable contribution ... I urge you all to read it and to use it in your courses on the philosophy of science.' British Journal of the Philosophy of Science

' ... its refreshingly provocative style and broad sweep will excite readers much more than the usual woodenly written introductions.' The Times Literary Supplement

Descrizione del libro

This 1983 book is a lively and clearly written introduction to the philosophy of natural science, organized around the central theme of scientific realism. The first part deals with the different philosophical accounts of scientific objectivity and the reality of scientific entities. The second presents a sustained treatment of experimental science.

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9780521238298: Representing and Intervening: Introductory Topics in the Philosophy of Natural Science

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0521238293 ISBN 13:  9780521238298
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1983
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