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Philosophy of Science : a Very Short Introduction by Okasha, Samir is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Philosophy of Science : a Very Short Introduction about?

What is science? Is there a real difference between science and myth? Is science objective? Can science explain everything? This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a short history of science to set the scene, Samir Okasha goes on to investigate the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation, revolutions in science, and theories such as realism and anti-realism. He also looks at philosophical iss

Who reads Philosophy of Science : a Very Short Introduction?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Okasha, Samir
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Published
2002
Language
EN
ISBN
9780192802835
Category
philosophy
Subjects
Social Science, Fiction, Reference
Rating
3.91 / 5 (1,275 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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