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The Nature of Scientific Knowledge: An Explanatory Approach
Kevin McCain
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Hardback. Series: Springer Undergraduate Texts in Philosophy. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 602.
This book offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the epistemology of science. It not only introduces readers to the general epistemological discussion of the nature of knowledge, but also provides key insights into the particular nuances of scientific knowledge. No prior knowledge of philosophy or science is assumed by The Nature of Scientific Knowledge. Nevertheless, the reader is taken on a journey through several core concepts of epistemology and philosophy of science that not only explores the characteristics of the scientific knowledge of individuals but also the way that the development of scientific knowledge is a particularly social endeavor. ... Read more
This book offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the epistemology of science. It not only introduces readers to the general epistemological discussion of the nature of knowledge, but also provides key insights into the particular nuances of scientific knowledge. No prior knowledge of philosophy or science is assumed by The Nature of Scientific Knowledge. Nevertheless, the reader is taken on a journey through several core concepts of epistemology and philosophy of science that not only explores the characteristics of the scientific knowledge of individuals but also the way that the development of scientific knowledge is a particularly social endeavor. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
Springer Undergraduate Texts in Philosophy
Condition
New
Weight
601g
Number of Pages
277
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319334035
SKU
V9783319334035
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About Kevin McCain
Kevin McCain is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His research focuses on issues in epistemology and philosophy of science-particularly where these areas intersect. In addition to numerous journal articles, he has published a research monograph on the nature of epistemic justification, Evidentialism and Epistemic Justification. He is also currently co-editing (with Ted ... Read more
Reviews for The Nature of Scientific Knowledge: An Explanatory Approach
The Nature of Scientific Knowledge-An Explanatory Approach (TNSK)-is a recent contribution to textbooks in Epistemology of Science. While intended for students, this accessible and comprehensive introduction ... is a worthwhile read for both teachers and non-specialists interested in scientific knowledge as it covers a broad range of issues on the subject without assuming any background knowledge. It definitely helps readers ... Read more