Methods in the Philosophy of Science - A User's Guide

A guidebook to methods and methodology, encouraging deeper engagement across the philosophy of science and beyond. The last twenty years have seen multiple methodological revolutions in the philosophy of science: there has been increased diversity concerning the questions asked, who asks those questions, who the relevant audiences are, and what the techniques and tools involved are. In The volume fulfills several critical roles. First, by introducing and discussing methods in the philosophy of science, the collection increases philosophers' awareness of methodological options--of particular importance for younger scholars who are often not exposed to the diversity of practice. Second, the collection's practical focus will aid established philosophers in diversifying their own methodological toolkits. Third, collecting this diversity serves as a ground for philosophical reflection on what we, as philosophers, take ourselves to be capable of. Fourth, the collection hopes to increase interdisciplinary links between philosophy and other fields by laying clear the methodological continuity and complement between them.

Product details

• Authors: Adrian Currie, Sophie J. Veigl, Sophie J Veigl
• Assisted by: Adrian Currie (Editor), Sophie J Veigl (Editor)
• Publisher: The MIT Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 15.07.2025
• EAN: 9780262552240
• ISBN: 978-0-262-55224-0
• No. of pages: 614
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 229 mm x 27 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Science: general issues, Philosophy, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, PHILOSOPHY / Methodology, SCIENCE / Research & Methodology, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, Scientific research, Research methods: general