Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science

BACKBOARD COPY 'Here is philosophy of science the way it should be. In these pages some of the very best philosophers working today grapple with the big issues of metaphysics, language, and epistemology as they relate to science. This volume is a true introduction to a philosophy of science that has real stature; a philosophy of science that puts the subject at the crossing point of arguments from across the intellectual landscape.' Peter Galison, Harvard University, USA 'This is an outstanding companion. With over fifty chapters by uniformly distinguished contributors, it offers a stimulating and often original introduction to every facet of the subject. There is no better guide to the philosophy of science on the market.' David Papineau, King's College London This well conceived and comprehensive volume brings together a remarkable collection of authors, including many of the leading contemporary contributors to the philosophy of science. It will be of great value to students of the philosophy of science at all levels.' John Dupry , University of Exeter, UK The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science is an outstanding guide and reference source to the major themes, movements, debates and topics in philosophy of science. Fifty-five entries by a team of renowned international contributors are organized into four clear parts: Historical and Philosophical Context Debates Concepts Individual Sciences The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science is essential reading for students of philosophy of science, social science, and the sciences. Stathis Psillos is an Associate Professor of Philosophy of Science at the University of Athens, Greece. He is the author of Scientific Realism: How Science Tracks Truth (Routledge), Causation and Explanation and Philosophy of Science A-Z . Martin Curd is Associate Professor of Philosophy, Purdue University, USA. He is co-author of Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues . Cover image Tony Bruce Philosophy Front and Back Flap Copy FRONT FLAP The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science is an outstanding guide and reference source to the major themes, movements, debates and topics in philosophy of science. Fifty-five entries by a team of renowned international contributors are organized into four clear parts: Historical and Philosophical Context Debates Concepts Individual Sciences The Companion begins by placing the philosophy of science within its historical context, and critically examines and assesses how dominant philosophical schools such as metaphysics, epistemology and the philosophy of language have shaped contemporary thinking about science. The final three sections explore the development of current debates among philosophers and scientists on issues such as causation, prediction, observation, and unification. Controversial concepts that lie at the heart of many disputes about science and scientific theories are also discussed. The concluding section explains some of the main philosophical problems that arise within eight branches of science: biology, chemistry, cognitive science, economics, mathematics, physics, psychology, and the social sciences. The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science is essential reading for students of philosophy of science, social science, and the sciences. BACK FLAP Stathis Psillos is an Associate Professor of Philosophy of Science atPsillos, Stathis is the author of 'Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science' with ISBN 9780415354035 and ISBN 041535403X.