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Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues Second Edition

by J. A. Cover (Author), Martin Curd (Author), Christopher Pincock (Author)
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A flexible and comprehensive introduction to the main currents in philosophy of science.

Both an anthology and an introductory textbook, Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues offers instructors and students a comprehensive anthology of fifty-two primary texts by leading philosophers in the field and provides extensive editorial commentary that places the readings in a wide philosophical context.
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    W. W. Norton & Company
  5. Publication date
    September 20, 2012
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    English
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    5.6 x 1.6 x 9.3 inches
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    1424 pages
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About the Author

J. A. Cover is professor of philosophy at Purdue University. Leaving a research post after completing a B.S. in biochemistry and biophysics at the University of California, Davis, he took a B.A. in philosophy at Syracuse University, where he later received his M.A. and Ph.D. Published widely in journals and books on issues in early modern philosophy, metaphysics, and philosophy of science, he is coeditor of Central Themes in Early Modern Philosophy (Hackett, 1990), coauthor of Theories of Knowledge and Reality, Second Edition (McGraw-Hill, 1994), coauthor of Leibniz on Substance and Individuation (Cambridge, 1999), and coeditor of Leibniz: Nature and Freedom (Oxford, 2005).

Martin Curd is associate professor of philosophy at Purdue University. He has a B.A. in natural sciences from Cambridge University and a Ph.D. in history and philosophy of science from the University of Pittsburgh. Working mainly in philosophy of science and epistemology, he is coeditor of The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science (2008).

Christopher Pincock is associate professor of philosophy at The Ohio State University. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley in 2002. Pincock has published articles in the philosophy of science, the philosophy of mathematics and the history of analytic philosophy. His book Mathematics and Scientific Representation (Oxford) was published in 2012.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 039391903X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; Second edition (September 20, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1424 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780393919035
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393919035
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 1.6 x 9.3 inches
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 83 ratings

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Will Ham
5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised.
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2016
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Bought as a textbook for my son. As advertised, great condition and the price was right.
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Lex Rex
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for my purpose
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014
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This book was recommended as essential reading to accompany The Teaching Company's course "Philosophy of Science". It covered many of the issues presented in the course. The book is an introduction to the current issues. The arguments are well thought out and presented clearly. It appears that there is no 'Look inside' feature so here is a peak at the high level contents
1. Science and Pseudoscience
2. Rationality, Objectivity, and Values in Science
3. The Duhem-Quine thesis and Underdetermination
4. Induction, Prediction, and Evidence
5. Confirmation and Relevance: Bayesian Approaches
6. Models of Explanation
7. Laws of Nature
8. Intertheoretic Reduction
9. Empiricism and Scientific Realism

I should also add that the book has an introduction and to each of the above sections. Each section is followed by a commentary of each article therein. Finally, the book has a glossary, name index, and subject index.
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MathewLJC1991
5.0 out of 5 stars Philosophy of Science is so cool
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019
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Tuff read, but worth it
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Joe Dusza
4.0 out of 5 stars Should be hardcover!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2016
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There are more essays in here than we could fit into one semester, and each one can serve as a month's lesson. It's held up pretty well for the amount of use and abuse I've put into it, but it would be better if it was a hardcover. Even if you're not taking a PH class and you're just curious about the underlying philosophy of the scientific method then this book is for you.
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Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2015
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Great anthology and survey of significant works in the field of Phil of Sci. This book has inspired me to look into Thomas Kuhn's contributions to the field. Kuhn is a sloppy writer and easy to critique [as this book shows], however, he has some 'revolutionary' ideas [no pun intended] as to the nature of paradigm shift in the scientific community. The book gives bits of other great works from such people as Hemple, Laudan, and even Popper. Highly recommended if you are looking for a survey of works in the field of Philosophy of Science.
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Jessica Lantz
5.0 out of 5 stars Philosophy of science textbook was great; the class not so much
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2016
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Great rental; interesting book! Took a class that used this as its textbook. I am a chemistry major and thought philosophy of science (an option for a general education class under the critical thinking requirements for graduation) would be an interesting option. If you consider yourself science oriented, this class will challenge your beliefs. Book is worded towards philosophy majors or people that have already attained their degrees.
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Edee Wildman
1.0 out of 5 stars The book it's self is in good condition, however the writing is unnecessarily difficult to ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2016
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This book puts me to sleep. The book it's self is in good condition, however the writing is unnecessarily difficult to read.
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J. Cash
4.0 out of 5 stars The book itself is good - the reading material that is
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2018
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Actually, I didn't get this book via Amazon....I ordered, but it turned out that the book had been sold already, so I was able to get it at another online site. The book itself is good - the reading material that is, but the paper this book is printed on is CRAP. It is very thin and you can see the text on the backside through on the front side. UGH! hard to read. Wish it came in hardback.
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Joey
5.0 out of 5 stars Die Klassiker der Wissenschaftsphilosophie in einem Band
Reviewed in Germany on November 6, 2016
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Das Buch bietet auf knapp 1.400 Seiten eine Fundgrube an Literatur zur Wissenschaftsphilosophie. Alles, was Rang und Namen hat, ist vertreten. Zu jedem Beitrag gibt es einen ausführlichen Kommentar der Herausgeber. Ein Mammutwerk und eine Empfehlung für alle, die in die faszinierende Welt der Wissenschaftsphilosophie ernsthaft eindringen wollen.
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Nick Keighley
5.0 out of 5 stars Seems a good way to learn the basics of the subject
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2013
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Well I'm enjoying it. It seems to come with quite a string of recomendations is used as a course text book.

I don't know enough about the philosophy of science to make any contructive criticiem (it could be all wrong and I'd never know!).

It has a good selection of primary sources and papers and ideas that are key to the field. Each section is summarised and critiqued individually.
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Jos Aarts
5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt delivery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2019
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I appreciate very much prompt delivery. The quality of the book was as described.
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