TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ladyman, James,
TI  - Understanding philosophy of science
SN  - 0415221560
U1  - 501 21
PY  - 2002///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Science
KW  - Philosophy
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 270-275) and index; I. The Scientific Method -- 1. Induction and Inductivism -- 2. The Problem of Induction and other Problems with Inductivism -- 3. Falsificationism -- 4. Revolutions and Rationality -- II. Realism and Antirealism about Science -- 5. Scientific Realism -- 6. Underdetermination -- 7. Explanation and Inference to the Best Explanation -- 8. Realism about What?
N2  - "Without scientific theory, the technology developments of recent years would not have been possible. In this introduction to philosophy of science, James Ladyman explores the scope of natural science and its implications for human life. With the focus firmly upon realism, he discusses how fundamental philosophical questions can be answered by science and how scientific theory can confirm and inform our basic and intrinsic knowledge."--BOOK JACKET
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy042/2001048105.html
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0650/2001048105-d.html
ER  -