Philosophy of science

This book deeply analyzes the theoretical roots of the development of global artificial intelligence ethics and AI governance, the ethical issues in AI application scenarios, and the discussion of artificial intelligence governance issues from a global perspective.

Increasingly, the mind is being treated as a fit subject for scientific inquiry.

Diese philosophische, interdisziplinäre Studie untersucht, auf welche Weise Fehlfunktionen einen einzigartigen Zugang zu Daten für Entdeckung und Prüfung von Theorien in vielen Wissenschaften bieten.

This volume is a comprehensive reference work on the life, labors and influence of the great evolutionist Charles Darwin.

Einstein once remarked "e;After a certain high level of technical skill is achieved, science and art tend to coalesce in aesthetics, plasticity, and form.

In this invaluable book, Tim Lewens shows in a clear and accessible manner how important Darwin is for philosophy and how his work has shaped and challenged the very nature of the subject.

A comprehensive book on Plato''s Phaedo that reinterprets many famous Platonic ideas, in part by situating them in their context.

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This title was first published in 2003.

Global health is at a crossroads.

Albert Einstein, one of the most prolific scientists of the twentieth century, developed the theory of relativity which was crucial for the advancement of modern physics.

This volume explores Andrew Feenberg's work in critical theory.

This 2003 book is a full treatment of the comprehensive defense of ''realization physicalism''.

The author uses the work of the eminent Canadian philosopher, Charles Taylor, to develop a critique of those political perspectives that are based on instrumental ways to reason about the world, claiming that such perspectives invariably sever the connections between the social and natural worlds.

This book develops a philosophical account that reveals the major characteristics that make an explanation in the life sciences reductive and distinguish them from non-reductive explanations.

2017 PROSE Award Honorable MentionThe PROSE Awards draw attention to pioneering works of research and for contributions to the conception, production, and design of landmark works in their fields.

By North-American standards, philosophy is not new in Quebec: the first men- tion of philosophy lectures given by a Jesuit in the College de Quebec (founded 1635) dates from 1665, and the oldest logic manuscript dates from 1679.

This text provides an extensive exploration of the relationship between the thought of Otto Neurath and Rudolf Carnap, providing a new argument for the complementarity of their mature philosophies as part of a collaborative metatheory of science.

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What role do the visual arts play in the emerging commercial spaceflight industry, and vice versa?

This book raises awareness about environmental issues that result from energy production, extraction and conversion, and examines the attitudes people have about these issues.

This book offers a comprehensive and unitary study of the philosophy of Francis Bacon, with special emphasis on the medical, ethical and political aspects of his thought.

This book provides a thorough and up-to-date introduction to the philosophy of quantum physics.

In this groundbreaking book, Manuel DeLanda analyzes different genres of simulation, from cellular automata and generic algorithms to neural nets and multi-agent systems, as a means to conceptualize the space of possibilities associated with casual and other capacities.

Die Frage "Gibt es Atome oder nicht?

Interpreting Kuhn provides a comprehensive, up-to-date study of Thomas Kuhn''s philosophy and legacy.

Ryan Wasserman presents a wide-ranging exploration of puzzles raised by the possibility of time travel, including the grandfather paradox, the bootstrapping paradox, and the twin paradox of special relativity.

Imagine living in 1958, and knowing that the integrated circuit--the microchip--was about to be invented, and would revolutionize the world.

This book explores the complexity of two philosophical traditions, extending from their origins to the current developments in neopragmatism.

Novel conceptual analysis, fresh historical perspectives, and concrete physical examples illuminate one of the most thought-provoking topics in physics.

Money and support tend to flow in the direction of economics, science, and other academic departments that demonstrate measurable "e;progress.

Mobility and Environment calls for a mobility revolution which does not simply mean taking a bus instead of a car: it implies a dramatic shift in the political debate from a technical to a political culture.

This is the first book dedicated to the topic of epistemic autonomy.

This monograph deals with the interrelationship between chemistry and physics, and especially the role played by quantum chemistry as a theory in between these two disciplines.

In light of scientific advances such as genomics, predictive diagnostics, genetically engineered agriculture, nuclear transfer cloning, and the manipulation of stem cells, the idea that genes carry predetermined molecular programs or blueprints is pervasive.

This work presents and philosophically analyzes the early modern and modern history of the theory concerning the soul of the world, anima mundi.

This volume establishes the conceptual foundation for sustained investigation into tool development in neuroscience.

Wissenschaft bezeichnet die systematische Form menschlicher Erkenntnissuche.

The Routledge Handbook of Feminist Philosophy of Science is a comprehensive resource for feminist thinking about and in the sciences.

Surveys important literature using game theory and evolutionary game theory to shed light on questions in the philosophy of biology.

This book argues that it is possible for our study of the natural world to enhance our understanding of God and for our faith to inform and influence our study and application of science.

This anthology is a unique compilation of scientific contributions on the topic of measurement and understanding, showing how terms such as number, measurement, understanding, model, pattern are used in a wide variety of disciplines.

Evolutionary biology, ecology and ethics: at first glance, three different objects of research, three different worldviews and three different scientific communities.