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.
Tuomas
27.6.2022
This book is well-written and accessible for laypersons. It gives a concise introductory understanding of a wide variety of topics while still managing to explain the arguments for and against well enough to give a deeper than surface-level understanding.
Jotta voit kirjoittaa arvostelun, sinun täytyy lataa sovellus