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An Intimate Relation. Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science Presented to Robert E. Butts on His 60th Birthday.
. Ed(S): Brown, J. R.; Mittelstrass, Jurgen
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Paperback. Editor(s): Brown, J. R.; Mittelstrass, Jurgen. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 543 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; PDA; WM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 831.
The best philosophy of science during the last generation has been highly historical; and the best history of science, highly philosophical. No one has better exemplified this intimate relationship between history and philosophy than has Robert E. Butts in his work. Through out his numerous writings, science, its philosophy, and its history have been treated as a seamless web. The result has been a body of work that is sensitive in its conception, ambitious in its scope, and illuminat ing in its execution. Not only has his work opened new paths of inquiry, but his enthusiasm for the discipline, his ... Read more
The best philosophy of science during the last generation has been highly historical; and the best history of science, highly philosophical. No one has better exemplified this intimate relationship between history and philosophy than has Robert E. Butts in his work. Through out his numerous writings, science, its philosophy, and its history have been treated as a seamless web. The result has been a body of work that is sensitive in its conception, ambitious in its scope, and illuminat ing in its execution. Not only has his work opened new paths of inquiry, but his enthusiasm for the discipline, his ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
543
Condition
New
Series
Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Number of Pages
523
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401075466
SKU
V9789401075466
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