{"product_id":"philosophy-of-science-very-short-introduction-9780198745587","title":"Philosophy of Science: Very Short Introduction","description":"How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully \"objective?\" What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this\u003cem\u003e Very Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science, and investigates fascinating, challenging questions such as these. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarting at the very beginning, with a concise overview of the history of science, Okasha examines the nature of fundamental practices such as reasoning, causation, and explanation. Looking at scientific revolutions and the issue of scientific change, he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time, and discusses realist versus anti-realist attitudes towards science. He finishes by considering science today, and the social and ethical philosophical questions surrounding modern science. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamir Okasha\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Philosophy of Science at the University of Bristol, where he has taught since 2003. He currently serves as Associate Editor of Philosophy of Science, and has previously served as Associate Editor for the European Journal for the Philosophy of Science. He is currently the holder of a European Research Council Advanced Investigator Award, for a research project entitled \u003cem\u003eDarwinism and the Theory of Rational Choice\u003c\/em\u003e. His articles have appeared in multiple leading philosophy and science journal, and he has authored several books, including \u003cem\u003eEvolution and the Levels of Selection\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2006) and \u003cem\u003eEvolution and Rationality\u003c\/em\u003e (CUP, 2014).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613825044754,"sku":"9780198745587","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8adb0c33-6232-4b8f-a4a4-9d77e565bc4d.jpg?v=1732419553","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/philosophy-of-science-very-short-introduction-9780198745587","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}