Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science - Brossura

Dewitt, Richard

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ISBN 10: 1405195630 ISBN 13: 9781405195638

Casa editrice: Blackwell Pub, 2010

Riassunto

Updated throughout and with three entirely new chapters, Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science, Second Edition furthers its reputation as the definitive introductory text on the historical developments and philosophical issues that inform our scientific view of the world around us.

• Represents an innovative introduction to the history and philosophy of science, designed especially for those coming to the subject for the first time
• Updated new edition features the addition of chapters focusing on scientific laws, evolutionary theory, and implications of evolution
• Covers the key historical developments and philosophical themes that have impacted our scientific view of the world around us
• Analyzes the transitions from the Aristotelian worldview to the Newtonian worldview to a new and currently developing worldview
• Explores challenges to the Western scientific worldview brought on by recent discoveries

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Recensione:

"The book has great merits and is very readable, and beginners in history of science and philosophy of science will appreciate the wealth of information that it offers." (Aestimatio: Critical Reviews in the History of Science, 2011)
 
"Written in clear and comprehensible prose and supplemented by effective diagrams and examples, Worldviews is an ideal text for anyone new to the history and philosophy of science. As the reader will come to find out, DeWitt is a gifted writer with the unique ability to break down complex and technical concepts into digestible parts, making Worldviews a welcoming and not overwhelming book for the introductory reader." (History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences, vol. 28-2)
 
"The author is to be commended for the rare clarity of his writing, and for the truly impressive, most useful diagrams exemplifying many abstruse concepts and theses of quantum and relativistic theories. Unlike many other introductions to philosophy of science, DeWitt's book is at once historically informative and philosophically thorough and rigorous. Chapter notes, suggested readings, and references enhance its value". (Choice)
 
"This is a brilliantly clear introduction (and indeed reframing) of the history and philosophy of science in terms of world-views and thier elements.... In addition, the book is incredibly well-informed from both a scientific and philosophical angle. Highly recommended." (Scientific and Medical Network)

L'autore:

Richard DeWitt is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Fairfield University. In addition to the history and philosophy of science, Professor DeWitt’s research interests include mathematical and philosophical logic, and the philosophy of mind.

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• Editore: Blackwell Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1405195630
• ISBN 13: 9781405195638
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 376