Philosophy of science

An examination of the emergence of the phenomenon of deductive argument in classical Greek mathematics.

This book brings together philosophical discussions of symmetry in physics, highlighting the main issues and controversies.

A new translation of Bruno''s most characteristic and important texts on causality and magic.

A systematic, carefully reasoned, but non-technical analysis of the nature and significance of scientific knowledge.

Was the first book to examine the exciting area of overlap between philosophy and quantum mechanics with chapters by leading experts from around the world.

In this volume a team of distinguished contributors examines all the main aspects of Newton''s thought.

A clear and accessible presentation of quantum theory, suitable for researchers yet accessible to graduates.

This work occupies a pragmatic middle ground between traditional economic methodology and recent descriptive approaches.

This is a 2001 study of the intersection of literary culture, the occult and new technology at the fin-de-siecle.

This book outlines a theory of rationality in which logical law emerges as an intrinsic aspect of evolutionary biology.

This 2001 book provides a sophisticated and detailed Aristotelian analysis of our concept of natural functions.

A fascinating account of how organisms are able to live in, or survive, extreme conditions.

This book argues against the Linnaean system, recommending a system more in line with evolutionary theory.

A volume of interdisciplinary essays addressing the question: what makes science possible?

A multidisciplinary analysis of what we mean by setting sustainability as a goal for environmental management.

This book is a comprehensive examination of Descartes'' complete philosophical system.

This book develops an innovative account of the nature of phenomenal consciousness.

This innovative study offers stimulating discussions of the relation of conceptual expansion to truth, meaning, reference, ontology and paradox.

An inter-disciplinary perspective on the role of simplicity in modelling and inference, first published in 2002.

"e;I regard it as a truly seminal work in this field.

An exhilarating chronicle of the most revolutionary advancements in recent-and future-technologyWhich new technologies are bound to have the biggest impact on our lives in the years ahead?

This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science.

A COMPANION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF BIOLOGY Sarkar is to be congratulated for assembling this talented team of philosophers, who are themselves to be congratulated for writing these interesting essays on so many fascinating areas in philosophy of biology.

The protest against meat eating may turn out to be one of the most significant movements of our age.

The protest against meat eating may turn out to be one of the most significant movements of our age.

This book explores two disparate sets of debates in the history and philosophy of the life sciences: the history of subjectivity in shaping objective science and the history of dominance of reductionism in molecular biology.

This book explores two disparate sets of debates in the history and philosophy of the life sciences: the history of subjectivity in shaping objective science and the history of dominance of reductionism in molecular biology.

Traditional sources of morality-philosophical ethics, religious standards, and cultural values-are being questioned at a time when we most need morality's direction.

Traditional sources of morality-philosophical ethics, religious standards, and cultural values-are being questioned at a time when we most need morality's direction.

The empirical study of consciousness is in constant progress.

The empirical study of consciousness is in constant progress.

The new 'mobilities turn' has become a powerful perspective in social theory.

The new 'mobilities turn' has become a powerful perspective in social theory.

This book charts the development of nanotechnology in relation to society from the early years of the twenty-first century.

This book charts the development of nanotechnology in relation to society from the early years of the twenty-first century.

Contemporary interest in Darwin rises from a general ideal of what Darwin's books ought to contain: a theory of transformation of species by natural selection.

Contemporary interest in Darwin rises from a general ideal of what Darwin's books ought to contain: a theory of transformation of species by natural selection.

Many aspects of research activity in science are opaque to outsiders and this opacity infects how connections are made between science and other disciplines.

Many aspects of research activity in science are opaque to outsiders and this opacity infects how connections are made between science and other disciplines.

First published in 1998, Loughlin examines the conception of rationality through the gazes of science, philosophy and political philosophy to further explain the concept of rational reasoning, the effects it has on the development on natural and social science and its implications on how we think about morals and politics.

First published in 1998, Loughlin examines the conception of rationality through the gazes of science, philosophy and political philosophy to further explain the concept of rational reasoning, the effects it has on the development on natural and social science and its implications on how we think about morals and politics.

First published in 1931, this volume represents the culmination of twenty years' of the study on the principles of science.

First published in 1931, this volume represents the culmination of twenty years' of the study on the principles of science.

Across disciplinary borders, clarity is taken for granted as a cardinal virtue of communication in contemporary academia.

Across disciplinary borders, clarity is taken for granted as a cardinal virtue of communication in contemporary academia.

First published in 1998, this book shows that modern materialistic science - for all its ability to analyse in truly impressive detail the workings of the living world - remains powerless to explain the phenomenon of life itself.

First published in 1998, this book shows that modern materialistic science - for all its ability to analyse in truly impressive detail the workings of the living world - remains powerless to explain the phenomenon of life itself.

Originally published in 1991, Origins and Species seeks to understand the historical origins of Darwinism.

Originally published in 1991, Origins and Species seeks to understand the historical origins of Darwinism.

Any serious student attempting to better understand the nature, methods, and justification of science will value Alex Rosenberg and Lee McIntyre's updated and substantially revised fourth edition of Philosophy of Science: A Contemporary Introduction.