50 Philosophy of Science Ideas You Really Need to Know by Gareth Southwell

50 Philosophy of Science Ideas You Really Need to Know by Gareth Southwell

The key philosophy of science ideas - accessible and essential reading. Science first began as a branch of philosophy, but it has since grown up and moved out of the family home, and its successes have put its parent in the shade. Thanks to scientific knowledge we have walked on the Moon, cured once-fatal illnesses, and even identified the very building blocks of life and the universe. But it is these very successes that underline the need for philosophy. How much should we trust the pronouncements of scientists that we read in the media? What are the ethical implications of our delving into the foundations of our DNA, reproductive treatments, or artificially prolonging life? And are there limits to what science can tell us about the world we think we know? In straightforward and accessible terms, 50 Philosophy of Science Ideas You Really Need to Know explains the key philosophical questions that continue to lie at the heart of the nature and practice of science today. The ideas explored include: Appearance and reality; Knowledge; Anti-realism; Metaphysics; Science and gender; Phenomenology and science.

Gareth Southwell is a philosopher, writer and the curator of philosophyonline.com. His writing credits include Words of Wisdom, A Beginner's Guide to Descartes's Meditations; A Beginner's Guide to Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil; and Philosophy: Key Texts with Julian Baggini.

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ISBN 13	9781780879093
ISBN 10	1780879091
Title	50 Philosophy of Science Ideas You Really Need to Know
Author	Gareth Southwell
Series	50 Ideas You Really Need To Know Series
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quercus Publishing
Year published	2013-09-26
Number of pages	208
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