This textbook is a comprehensive, engaging, and user-friendly introduction to philosophy of science written by a philosopher and a scientist. By exploring traditional debates within philosophy of science, as well as analysing contemporary scientific controversies for philosophical bias, the reader is invited to reflect upon how philosophical assumptions influence scientific theory, methods, and practice.

Key features:

• Is an accessible introduction to philosophy of science written by a philosopher and a scientist.
• Includes some of the many important contributions from women philosophers and scientists.
• Demonstrates the philosophical influences on scientific thinking, practice, and expert disagreement.
• Applies philosophy of science to analyse some specific real-life cases of scientific controversy.

This book is an essential resource for students and teachers in philosophy of science. It is also ideal for anyone interested in the philosophical influences on contemporary science.

Author: Rani Lill Anjum, Elena Rocca
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 07/18/2024
Series: Palgrave Philosophy Today
Pages: 203
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.46d
ISBN: 9783031560484
2024 Edition

About the Author

Rani Lill Anjum is a Research Fellow in Philosophy at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, and Elena Rocca is Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Health at Oslo Metropolitan University.