{"product_id":"philosophy-of-science-22","title":"Philosophy of Science","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally published as \u003cem\u003eScientific Research, \u003c\/em\u003ethis pair of volumes constitutes a fundamental treatise on the strategy of science. Mario Bunge, one of the major figures of the century in the development of a scientific epistemology, describes and analyzes scientific philosophy, as well as discloses its philosophical presuppositions. This work may be used as a map to identify the various stages in the road to scientific knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilosophy of Science \u003c\/em\u003eis divided into two volumes, each with two parts. Part 1 offers a preview of the scheme of science and the logical and semantical took that will be used throughout the work. The account of scientific research begins with part 2, where Bunge discusses formulating the problem to be solved, hypothesis, scientific law, and theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second volume opens with part 3, which deals with the application of theories to explanation, prediction, and action. This section is graced by an outstanding discussion of the philosophy of technology. Part 4 begins with measurement and experiment. It then examines risks in jumping to conclusions from data to hypotheses as well as the converse procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBunge begins this mammoth work with a section entitled \"How to Use This Book.\" He writes that it is intended for both independent reading and reference as well as for use in courses on scientific method and the philosophy of science. It suits a variety of purposes from introductory to advanced levels. \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy of Science \u003c\/em\u003eis a versatile, informative, and useful text that will benefit professors, researchers, and students in a variety of disciplines, ranging from the behavioral and biological sciences to the physical sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255913337176,"sku":"9780765804136","price":62.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780765804136.jpg?v=1777272343","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/philosophy-of-science-22","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}