The first in-depth reference in the field that combines scientific knowledge with philosophical inquiry, The Philosophy of Science: An Encyclopedia is a two-volume set that brings together an international team of leading scholars to provide over 130 entries on the essential concepts in the philosophy of science.
The areas covered include:
- biology
- chemistry
- epistemology and metaphysics
- physics
- psychology and mind
- the social sciences
- key figures in the combined studies of science and philosophy.
The essays represent the most up-to-date philosophical thinking on timeless scientific topics such as: determinism, explanation, laws of nature, perception, individuality, time, and economics as well as timely topics like adaptation, conservation biology, quantum logic, consciousness, evolutionary psychology, and game theory.
- ISBN13 9781135368395
- Publish Date 19 December 2005
- Publish Status Permanently Withdrawn
- Out of Print 26 May 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Format eBook
- Pages 1048
- Language English