The Philosophy of Science: The Systems, Validity, and Ethics of Scientific Inquiry
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Education Service (12/30/2013) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
The scientific discoveries of ancient philosophers such as Aristotle were considered to be in the realm of "natural philosophy." Today philosophy and science are considered separate disciplines, yet each illuminates and complements the other. Modern philosophers are apt to pose important questions about the logic behind and validity of scientific practices. This comprehensive volume explains how and why philosophical thought is applied to the natural sciences and challenges readers to think in different ways about scientific inquiry.
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ISBN-13:
9781622751136
ISBN-10:
1622751132
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
120
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.50 x 9.10 inches
Weight:
0.80 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects
Grade Level:
9th Grade
- 12th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal:
501
Library of Congress Control Number:
2013021538
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The scientific discoveries of ancient philosophers such as Aristotle were considered to be in the realm of "natural philosophy." Today philosophy and science are considered separate disciplines, yet each illuminates and complements the other. Modern philosophers are apt to pose important questions about the logic behind and validity of scientific practices. This comprehensive volume explains how and why philosophical thought is applied to the natural sciences and challenges readers to think in different ways about scientific inquiry.
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