Philosophy of science Books

Nature, material and mental, knows no values. Yet it is evident that this alone does not mean that there are no values in reality, for it would be absurd to think that the system of objects which we call nature is the whole world of our life-experience...

Wouldn't it be great to be wild? To be so natural and free that we could do whatever we want. But we can't. If our species went wild the results could be very unpleasant. We might lose control. Our species has allowed itself to become artificial in its...

This sentence is false. Is this sentence true? If it is true that the sentence is false then the sentence is true. If it is false that the sentence is false then the sentence is true. This is a logical contradiction. The sentence can not be both true and...

This book considers the problems of death and the hereafter and how these ages-old problems ought to be addressed in light of our continuing progress. A materialistic viewpoint of reality is assumed, denying the likelihood of supernatural or other...

The Law and the Word explores the connection between thought energy, scientific reasoning, and creative power. Chapters include Some Facts in Nature, Some Psychic Experiences, Man's Place in the Creative Order, The Law of Wholeness, The Soul of the...

In this work, Bacon portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge, expressing his aspirations and ideals for humankind. The novel depicts the creation of a utopian land where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendour, piety...

Lacan postul que no hay estilo retrico en el que lo inconsciente no abunde y que un discurso sin palabras define lo sustantivo del psicoanlisis. Haciendo un corte sagital que va de los primeros casos freudianos hasta las elaboraciones del ltimo Lacan,...

The difference between a status-quo, but revisable, “common sense” and new realities, new discoveries, and such, generates a tension. One of the places where philosophy spends its time is the border country between a new science and an old...

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Seven Essays on Creation debates new standards of nonlinear thinking and complexity. After each essay the insertion of dialogs helps the debate, allowing better versatility in the discussion. The multiplication of views over the topics naturally...

This volume launches a new series of contemporary conversations about scientific classification. Most philosophical conversations about kinds have focused centrally or solely on natural kinds, that is, kinds whose existence is not dependent on the...

This fascinating work explores the hidden mysteries of nature, from the properties of light to the origins of life itself. Written in clear and engaging language, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world.This work has been selected by...

Dieser Band bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die wichtigsten Themen und Fragen der Naturphilosophie. Von den Grundlagen der Physik und Chemie bis hin zu den neuesten Erkenntnissen der Quantenphysik und Kosmologie erläutert der Autor die komplexen...

Cet ouvrage poursuit l'ambitieux objectif de démontrer l'existence d'une évolution régressive dans plusieurs domaines de la connaissance. Les auteurs évoquent ainsi des thèmes aussi variés que la biologie, la culture, l'économie et la politique. Leurs...

This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between science and faith, focusing on the question of what it means to be human. The author's erudite and engaging writing style make this book an accessible and informative read for...

Introduction; J. Götschl, W. LeinFellner. E. Schrödinger -- A Biographical Sketch; J. Götschl, G.A. Höfler. Part I: Physics in the Philosophical System of Erwin Schrödinger. Erwin Schrödinger and the Philosophy of the Physicists; E. Scheibe. Holistic...

The Universe as a Scientific and Philosophical Problem.- The Geometric Structure of the Universe.- Superstring Unification and the Existence of Gravity.- The Universe of Modern Science and its Philosophical Exploration.- From Molecules to Life.-...

Does Distance Tyrannize Science?.- Tyrannies of Distance in British Science.- Dr George Bennett and Sir Richard Owen: A Case Study of the Colonization of Early Australian Science.- A Far Frontier: British Geological Research in Australia during the...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Intellectual Jazz II is about the discipline of philoscience. Philoscience is about the interpretation and critique of all branches of learning. Intellectual Jazz II is what liberal arts should have been all along.

The quetion of this book is whether anew non-materialistic science can becreated. The basic assumptions anddevelopment of science, including thatof twentieth century science areexamined. Another undertanding, leadingto the possibility of another kind...

This scholarly and conscientious book makes an important . . . contribution to the study and interpretation of Buffon, and so, too, to the Enlightenment generally. What Lyon and Sloan have done is present English texts under four headings, so that we...

Should scientists believe everything they say? Or would a more cautious attitude be preferable? On the one hand, the undisputed success of our contemporary scientific theories gives us good reasons to suppose that they are largely true; yet on the other...

Throughout history, humans have raised and confined animals for food, clothing and research, trained animals for entertainment, fought animals for sport, bought and sold animals for profit, and lived with animals for companionship. The law under the...

New Waves in Philosophy of Science captures the diverse array of issues in the rapidly developing area of philosophy of science by bringing together a pool of talented young philosophers from across the globe to debate the field and show where it's...

Preface Introduction PART I: SCIENTIFIC REALISM The Present State of the Scientific Realism Debate Scientific Realism and Metaphysics Thinking About the Ultimate Argument for Realism Against Neo-Instrumentalism Tracking the Real: Through Thick and Thin...

Details the essential practical steps which must precede microscopy. Methods for preparing sheet or disc specimens and final thinning techniques are described with reference to practical problems. The book also covers methods for mounting specimens in the

This book argues that our current best theories of fundamental physics are best interpreted as positing spacetime as non-fundamental. It is written in accessible language and largely avoids mathematical technicalities by instead focusing on the key...

Theodor Beer präsentiert uns die Weltanschauung eines Naturforschers und analysiert das Konzept der Empfindungen. Er beschreibt, wie unser Verständnis des Universums unser Verständnis von uns selbst beeinflusst und wie wir unsere Wahrnehmung verbessern...

Dans cet essai profondément réfléchi, le physicien et mathématicien André-Marie Ampère a tenté de créer une classification naturelle de toutes les connaissances humaines. Il y a exploré divers aspects de la philosophie des sciences, notamment les...

Originally written in Danish, this philosophical work discusses the relationship between science and nature. Ørsted's influential ideas have had a lasting impact on fields such as physics and environmental science. This translation by L. and J.B. Horner...

Explore the intersection of science and ethics with this groundbreaking work. Using empirical research and philosophical analysis, the author makes a compelling case for why certain moral behaviors are hardwired into human nature.This work has been...

Dieses Buch stellt eine alles umfassende Theorie der Menschlichen Seele vor. Es bietet einen naturwissenschaftlichen Ansatz zur Anthropologie und beschreibt, wie unsere Kenntnis der Natur auf das Verständnis der menschlichen Seele angewendet werden kann...

This book presents a defence of the value of tradition in the natural sciences. Arundell argues that traditions, conventions, and established practices play an essential role in scientific inquiry and discovery, and that too much emphasis on novelty and...