What Is This Thing Called Science?: An Assessment Of The Nature And Status Of Science And Its Methods
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: A. F. Chalmers
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of Queensland Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This seminal work, What Is This Thing Called Science?: An Assessment Of The Nature And Status Of Science And Its Methods, presents a rigorous examination of the philosophy of science, scrutinizing the fundamental principles and practices that define scientific inquiry. It critically analyzes various theories of scientific method, from inductivism to falsificationism, offering a comprehensive overview of the ongoing debates within the field. The text argues for a nuanced understanding of scientific progress, illustrating how historical context and theoretical frameworks shape our perception of knowledge. Readers will find a challenging yet accessible introduction to the complex questions surrounding the objectivity and reliability of scientific claims, making it an essential read for students and scholars alike.
Author: A. F. Chalmers
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of Queensland Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This seminal work, What Is This Thing Called Science?: An Assessment Of The Nature And Status Of Science And Its Methods, presents a rigorous examination of the philosophy of science, scrutinizing the fundamental principles and practices that define scientific inquiry. It critically analyzes various theories of scientific method, from inductivism to falsificationism, offering a comprehensive overview of the ongoing debates within the field. The text argues for a nuanced understanding of scientific progress, illustrating how historical context and theoretical frameworks shape our perception of knowledge. Readers will find a challenging yet accessible introduction to the complex questions surrounding the objectivity and reliability of scientific claims, making it an essential read for students and scholars alike.