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    Philosophies of the Sciences: A Guide
    Philosophies of the Sciences: A Guide
    Philosophies of the Sciences: A Guide
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    Philosophies of the Sciences: A Guide

    By Fritz Allhoff

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    A collection of essays discussing a wide range of sciences and the central philosophical issues associated with them, presenting the sciences collectively to encourage a greater understanding of their associative theoretical foundations, as well as their relationships to each other.
    • Offers a new and unique approach to studying and comparing the philosophies of a variety of scientific disciplines
    • Explores a wide variety of individual sciences, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology and economics
    • The essays are written by leading scholars in a highly accessible style for the student audience
    • Complements more traditional studies of philosophy of science
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateNov 19, 2009
    ISBN9781444315585
    Philosophies of the Sciences: A Guide

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