Theory and reality :

Godfrey-Smith, Peter.

Theory and reality : an introduction to the philosophy of science Peter Godfrey-Smith. - Second edition. - Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2021. - xv, 395p. - Science and its conceptual foundations .

Previous edition: 2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Empiricism Chapter 3 Evidence and Induction Chapter 4 Popper: Conjecture and Refutation Chapter 5 Kuhn's Revolution Chapter 6 Theories and Frameworks Chapter 7 The Challenge from Sociology of Science Chapter 8 Science Is Political Chapter 9 Naturalistic Philosophy Chapter 10 Scientific Realism Chapter 11 Explanation, Laws, and Causes Chapter 12 Bayesianism and New Views of Evidence Chapter 13 Truth, Simplicity, and Other Problems Chapter 14 The Future Glossary Websites References Index.



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