The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Science
Blackwell Philosophy Guides
1. Edition January 2002
360 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-631-22107-4
John Wiley & Sons
This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science.
Notes on Contributors.
Preface.
1. A Brief Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
(and prognostications about its future): Peter Machamer (University
of Pittsburgh).
2. Philosophy of Science: Classic Debates, Standard Problems,
Future Prospects: John Worrall (London School of Economics).
3. Explanation: Jim Woodward (California Institute of
Technology).
4. Structures of Scientific Theories: Carl F. Craver (Washington
University, Saint Louis).
5. Reduction, Emergence and Explanation: Michael Silberstein
(Elizabethtown College).
6. Models, Metaphors and Analogies: Daniela Bailer-Jones
(University of Pittsburgh).
7. Experiment and Observation: James Bogen (University of
Pittsburgh).
8. Induction and Probability: Alan Hajek (California Institute
of Technology) and Ned Hall (Massachusetts Institute of
Technology).
9. Philosophy of Space-Time Physics: Craig Callender (University
of California at San Diego) and Carl Hoefer (London School of
Economics).
10 . Interpreting Quantum Theories: Laura Ruetsche (University
of Pittsburgh).
11. Evolution: Roberta L. Millstein (California State
University, Hayward).
12. Molecular and Developmental Biology: Paul Griffiths
(University of Pittsburgh).
13. Cognitive science: Rick Grush (University of California, San
Diego).
14. Philosophy of Social Science: Harold Kincaid (University of
Alabama at Birmingham).
15. Feminist Philosophy of Science: Lynn Hankinson Nelson
(University of Missouri-St. Louis).
Preface.
1. A Brief Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
(and prognostications about its future): Peter Machamer (University
of Pittsburgh).
2. Philosophy of Science: Classic Debates, Standard Problems,
Future Prospects: John Worrall (London School of Economics).
3. Explanation: Jim Woodward (California Institute of
Technology).
4. Structures of Scientific Theories: Carl F. Craver (Washington
University, Saint Louis).
5. Reduction, Emergence and Explanation: Michael Silberstein
(Elizabethtown College).
6. Models, Metaphors and Analogies: Daniela Bailer-Jones
(University of Pittsburgh).
7. Experiment and Observation: James Bogen (University of
Pittsburgh).
8. Induction and Probability: Alan Hajek (California Institute
of Technology) and Ned Hall (Massachusetts Institute of
Technology).
9. Philosophy of Space-Time Physics: Craig Callender (University
of California at San Diego) and Carl Hoefer (London School of
Economics).
10 . Interpreting Quantum Theories: Laura Ruetsche (University
of Pittsburgh).
11. Evolution: Roberta L. Millstein (California State
University, Hayward).
12. Molecular and Developmental Biology: Paul Griffiths
(University of Pittsburgh).
13. Cognitive science: Rick Grush (University of California, San
Diego).
14. Philosophy of Social Science: Harold Kincaid (University of
Alabama at Birmingham).
15. Feminist Philosophy of Science: Lynn Hankinson Nelson
(University of Missouri-St. Louis).
"This is an accessible and informative overview of central issues
and themes in contemporary philosophy of science." Philip
Kitcher, Columbia University
"The standard of all the essays is high, they offer extensive
guides to further reading and there is a short introduction on the
history of philsophy of science ... it offers an excellent resource
for students and others to find out about the latest developments
in the philosophy of science." Time Higher Education
Supplement
"...it is inspiring to hear someone articulately introduce their
field without underestimating the intelligence of their audience --
a difficult feat. This is one such introductory book. "...[I]t
tackles the field from the perspective of ongoing and emerging
debates, and individuals and their ideas are contextualised within
these discussions. As one expects from Blackwell, the book is of
uniformly high quality." Metapsychology On-line Book
Reviews
and themes in contemporary philosophy of science." Philip
Kitcher, Columbia University
"The standard of all the essays is high, they offer extensive
guides to further reading and there is a short introduction on the
history of philsophy of science ... it offers an excellent resource
for students and others to find out about the latest developments
in the philosophy of science." Time Higher Education
Supplement
"...it is inspiring to hear someone articulately introduce their
field without underestimating the intelligence of their audience --
a difficult feat. This is one such introductory book. "...[I]t
tackles the field from the perspective of ongoing and emerging
debates, and individuals and their ideas are contextualised within
these discussions. As one expects from Blackwell, the book is of
uniformly high quality." Metapsychology On-line Book
Reviews
Peter Machamer is Professor of History and Philosophy of
Science at the University of Pittsburgh. He is editor of the
Cambridge Companion to Galileo (1998), Scientific
Controversies (2000), and Theory and Method in the
Neurosciences (2001).
Michael Silberstein is Associate Professor of Philosophy
at Elizabethtown College. He is an NEH Fellow who has published and
delivered papers on both philosophy of science and philosophy of
mind.
Science at the University of Pittsburgh. He is editor of the
Cambridge Companion to Galileo (1998), Scientific
Controversies (2000), and Theory and Method in the
Neurosciences (2001).
Michael Silberstein is Associate Professor of Philosophy
at Elizabethtown College. He is an NEH Fellow who has published and
delivered papers on both philosophy of science and philosophy of
mind.