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Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction, 2nd Edition
Written by Samir Okasha
Narrated by Liam Gerrard
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How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully "objective?" What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science and investigates fascinating, challenging questions such as these.
Starting at the very beginning, with a concise overview of the history of science, Okasha examines the nature of fundamental practices such as reasoning, causation, and explanation. Looking at scientific revolutions and the issue of scientific change, he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time, and discusses realist versus anti-realist attitudes towards science. He finishes by considering science today, and the social and ethical philosophical questions surrounding modern science.
Starting at the very beginning, with a concise overview of the history of science, Okasha examines the nature of fundamental practices such as reasoning, causation, and explanation. Looking at scientific revolutions and the issue of scientific change, he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time, and discusses realist versus anti-realist attitudes towards science. He finishes by considering science today, and the social and ethical philosophical questions surrounding modern science.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I chose this as the first book in the "A very short introduction" series because I was already very knowledgeable about the subject of the philosophy of science. This is indeed a very comprehensive and concise overview of the subject. I am also pleased by how objective it is. The author does a good job of covering the different sides of the various debates without taking sides. I will definitely listen to more books in this series.