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Images of Empiricism

By Bradley Monton

Images of Empiricism Philosophy

Images of Empiricism

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Thirteen specially written essays discuss topics from the work of Bas van Fraassen, one of the most important contemporary philosophers of science. The central and unifying theme of the volume is empiricism, an approach which van Fraassen developed most fully in The Scientific Image and TheEmpirical Stance. Thirteen of the world's leading experts in the field examine van Fraassen's defence of scientific anti-realism (which he sees as a core tenet of empiricism), as well as his claim that adopting a philosophical position like empiricism does not consist in holding a particular set of beliefs, but is rather a matter of taking a stance. Images of Empiricism concludes with an extensive and intriguing reply by van Fraassen, in which he develops and corrects his old views, and offers new insights into the nature of science, empiricism, and philosophy itself.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
402
Release Date:
2007-11-24
Publication Date:
2008-02-01
Publisher:
OUP UK
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0199218846
ISBN13:
9780199218844
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
766 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
26 cm
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