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Philosophy of science : the central issues / Martin Curd, J.A. Cover, Christopher Pincock. - 2nd edition. - xx, 1393 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Science and pseudoscience Rationality, objectivity, and values in science The Duhem-Quine thesis and underdetermination Induction, prediction, and evidence Confirmation and relevance: Bayesian approaches Models of explanation Laws of nature Intertheoretic reduction Empiricism and scientific realism.

ISBN: 9780393920802 (paperback)

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB391452 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Science--Philosophy.

Dewey Class. No.: 501