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Representing and Intervening: Introductory Topics in the Philosophy of Natural Science
Ian Hacking
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Paperback. An introduction to the philosophy of natural science, organized around the central theme of scientific realism, first published in 1983. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPS; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 410. Introductory Topics in the Philosophy of Natural Science. 304 pages, bibliography, index. An introduction to the philosophy of natural science, organized around the central theme of scientific realism, first published in 1983. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HPS; PDA. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight: 420.
This 1983 book is a lively and clearly written introduction to the philosophy of natural science, organized around the central theme of scientific realism. It has two parts. 'Representing' deals with the different philosophical accounts of scientific objectivity and the reality of scientific entities. The views of Kuhn, Feyerabend, Lakatos, Putnam, van Fraassen, and others, are all considered. 'Intervening' presents the first sustained treatment of experimental science for many years and uses it to give a new direction to debates about realism. Hacking illustrates how experimentation often has a life independent of theory. He argues that although the philosophical problems ... Read more
This 1983 book is a lively and clearly written introduction to the philosophy of natural science, organized around the central theme of scientific realism. It has two parts. 'Representing' deals with the different philosophical accounts of scientific objectivity and the reality of scientific entities. The views of Kuhn, Feyerabend, Lakatos, Putnam, van Fraassen, and others, are all considered. 'Intervening' presents the first sustained treatment of experimental science for many years and uses it to give a new direction to debates about realism. Hacking illustrates how experimentation often has a life independent of theory. He argues that although the philosophical problems ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521282468
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V9780521282468
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Reviews for Representing and Intervening: Introductory Topics in the Philosophy of Natural Science
'In summary, Hacking's book is an extremely valuable contribution … I urge you all to read it and to use it in your courses on the philosophy of science.' British Journal of the Philosophy of Science ' … its refreshingly provocative style and broad sweep will excite readers much more than the usual woodenly written introductions.' The Times Literary Supplement ... Read more