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Investigating the life sciences : an introduction to the philosophy of science /
A unique introduction to the philosophy of science with special emphasis on the life sciences. Part I presents elementary but fundamental concepts and problems in epistemology and their relation to questions of scientific methodology. Part II deals with case studies from the history of biology which...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford [Oxfordshire] ; New York :
Pergamon Press,
1986.
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| Edición: | 1st ed. |
| Colección: | Foundations & philosophy of science & technology.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | A unique introduction to the philosophy of science with special emphasis on the life sciences. Part I presents elementary but fundamental concepts and problems in epistemology and their relation to questions of scientific methodology. Part II deals with case studies from the history of biology which illustrate particular philosophical points while Part III progresses to more complex ideas as on the nature and methodology of science. Part IV discusses the limitations of scientific enquiry and its relations to other systems of knowledge and interpretation. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (x, 148 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-142) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0080320317 9780080320311 |