Science is God - Brossura

Horrobin, D. F.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 9401161089 ISBN 13: 9789401161084

Casa editrice: Springer, 2013

Riassunto

I am becoming increasingly disturbed by the lack of under­ standing of science revealed by politicians, industrialists and the general public. I am also concerned about the widespread mis­ use of the word "scientific" which is more and more being used in situations where it is quite inappropriate. As a result, in some circumstances gross overestimates are made as to what science can do. In other circumstances the real power of science is foolishly underestimated and the contributions which it can make are squandered. Science is God is an attempt to explain just what is meant by the scientific approach and to define more closoJ. y what the word "scientific" indicates. It is deliberately brief and controversial because I want it to be read. In fact, the material dealt with in each single chapter really deserves a whole book to itself. In the future I hope that I may be able to give to each subject such full treatment. Meanwhile I hope that this book will stimulate discussion about science and will increase understanding of it. DAVID F.

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Contenuti

1 Introduction.- 2 The Assumptions of Science.- 3 Nature of Scientific Research.- 4 Scientific Law and the Practice of Science.- 5 The Uncertainty Principle.- 6 Science and Religion.- 7 Science and Education.- 8 Science and Government.- 9 Conclusion.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Springer
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 9401161089
• ISBN 13: 9789401161084
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 168
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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