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  • ISBN 9780367531171
  • Weight: 308g
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
  • Publication Date: 31 May 2023
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Current Controversies in Philosophy of Science asks twelve philosophers to debate six questions that are driving contemporary work in this area of philosophy. The questions are:

I. Are Boltzmann Brains Bad?

II. Does Mathematical Explanation Require Mathematical Truth?

III. Does Quantum Mechanics Suggest Spacetime is Nonfundamental?

IV. Is Evolution Fundamental When It Comes to Defining Biological Ontology?

V. Is Chance Ontologically Fundamental?

VI. Are Sexes Natural Kinds?

These debates explore the philosophical foundations of particular scientific disciplines, while also examining more general issues in the philosophy of science. The result is a book that’s perfect for the advanced philosophy student, building up their knowledge of the foundations of the field and engaging with its cutting-edge questions. Preliminary descriptions of each chapter, annotated lists of further readings for each controversy, and study questions for each chapter help provide clearer and richer snapshots of active controversies for all readers.

About

Shamik Dasgupta is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has taught since 2016. He works in metaphysics, philosophy of science, and value theory.

Ravit Dotan is a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley. She specializes in epistemology, philosophy of science, and philosophy of machine learning.

Brad Weslake is Associate Professor of Philosophy at NYU Shanghai. His central research interest is philosophy of science, especially causation and explanation.