Images of Science Essays on Realism and Empiricism

Summary

Ten papers by prominent philosophers of science which challenge van Fraassen's thesis from a variety of realist perspectives. Together with van Fraassen's extensive reply, the articles provide a comprehensive picture of the current debate in philosophy of science between realists and anti-realists.

Product details

• Authors: Paul M. Churchland
• Assisted by: Paul M. Churchland (Editor), C. A. Hooker (Editor), Clifford A. Hooker (Editor)
• Publisher: University Presses
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 15.10.1985
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Humanities, art, music > History
• EAN: 9780226106540
• ISBN: 978-0-226-10654-0
• Pages: 317
• Dimensions (packing): 1.5 x 2.3 x 0.2 cm
• Weight (packing): 482 g
• Series: Science & Its Conceptual Found; Science & Its Conceptual Foundations S.; Science & its Conceptual Foundations Series SCF (CHUP); Science & its Conceptual Foundations Series SCF; Science and Its Conceptual Foundations series
• Subjects: SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects; Philosophy of Science