Philosophy of Science - A Contemporary Introduction (Electronic book text, annotated edition)

A new edition of a well-established core textbook," Philosophy of Science: A Contemporary Introduction i"ncorporates new material on the history of science, social epistemology and feminist philosophy of science, as well as additional information on key figures such as Popper and Darwin. Further reading suggestions have also been updated throughout. Rosenberg explores all the main themes in the philosophy of science, including the nature of causation, explanation, laws, theory, models, evidence, reductionism, probability, teleology, realism and instrumentalism. Each chapter contains an overview, a summary, study questions and annotated further reading. There is also a helpful glossary defining key words and concepts. The revisions make this book much clearer and user-friendly, making it a better fit with the companion anthology, "Philosophy of Science: Contemporary Readings." Not only will this text be of value to any student getting to grips with the nature, methods and justification of science, it will also appeal to non-mainstream philosophy of science courses such as those in women's studies departments.