Philosophy of Science

By:

Mcmillan, Sherri

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TextPublication details: New Delhi: Infinia, 2026Description: x, 262pISBN:

9789371147019 (HB)

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DDC classification:

501 MCM/P

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Summary: The Philosophy of Science explores the fundamental questions about how science works, what counts as scientific knowledge and how scientific theories evolve over time. The book delves into the nature of scientific reasoning including observation, experimentation and theory formation. It addresses key debates such as realism vs anti-realism, the problem of induction and the demarcation between science and non science. Through clear explanations and thought provoking examples, it examines how scientific paradigms shift and how scientific progress is measured. The text also considers the social and ethical dimensions of science, highlighting its role in shaping modern society. Accessible and engaging this bool provides a solid foundation for understanding the philosophical issues that underlie scientific inquiry and knowlegde.

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Book	Dept. of Philosophy Processing Center	Dept. of Philosophy	Non-fiction	501 MCM/P (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	PHL4869

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The Philosophy of Science explores the fundamental questions about how science works, what counts as scientific knowledge and how scientific theories evolve over time. The book delves into the nature of scientific reasoning including observation, experimentation and theory formation. It addresses key debates such as realism vs anti-realism, the problem of induction and the demarcation between science and non science. Through clear explanations and thought provoking examples, it examines how scientific paradigms shift and how scientific progress is measured. The text also considers the social and ethical dimensions of science, highlighting its role in shaping modern society. Accessible and engaging this bool provides a solid foundation for understanding the philosophical issues that underlie scientific inquiry and knowlegde.

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