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Philosophy of Science: A Contemporary Introduction

Alex Rosenberg

Any serious student attempting to better understand the nature, methods and justification of science will value the third edition of this popular text. Weaving together lucid explanations and clear analyses, the volume is a much-used, thematically oriented introduction to the philosophy of science. Called the "industry standard" and "essential reading" by the journal, Teaching Philosophy, the book has been substantially revised and updated in its third edition to meet even better the needs of students and instructors and to reflect changes in the field.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Routledge
  • Publish Date: Jul 12nd, 2011
  • Pages: 320
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - 0003
  • Dimensions: 9.10in - 6.10in - 0.80in - 1.05lb
  • EAN: 9780415891776
  • Categories: Philosophy & Social AspectsGeneral

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About the Author

Alex Rosenberg is R. Taylor Cole Professor of Philosophy at Duke University.

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Praise for this book

"Written with verve and panache, Alex Rosenberg's Third Edition is a great introduction to perennial questions in the philosophy of science. For students, Rosenberg's book will be an accessible and thought-provoking guide; for their teachers, it will be an indispensable resource."-Marc Lange, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

"Alex Rosenberg's Third Edition has been completely reorganized and augmented with lots of fascinating new material emphasizing the connections between philosophy of science and the rest of philosophy. Challenging and insightful, this is one of the best single-author texts in the field. I'm sure it will be even more successful than its predecessor."-Martin Curd, Purdue University