Philosophy of Science Matters: The Philosophy of Peter Achinstein

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Abstract

In this, the first book devoted to Peter Achinstein's influential work in philosophy of science, twenty distinguished philosophers, including four Lakatos award winners, address various aspects of Achinstein's influential views on the nature of scientific evidence, scientific explanation, and scientific realism. It includes short chapters by Steve Gimbel and Jeff Maynes, Nancy Cartwright, Jordi Cat, Victor DiFate, Jerry Doppelt, Adam Goldstein, Philip Kitcher, Fred Kronz, Deborah Mayo, Greg Morgan, Helen Longino, John Norton, Michael Ruse, Bas van Fraassen, Stathis Psillos, Larry Laudan, Richard Richards, Kent Staley, and Jim Woodward with replies to each chapter from Peter Achinstein. The book aims to provide an understanding of the current debate in multiple areas of philosophy of science and how various contemporary issues are connected.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages312
ISBN (Electronic)9780199894642
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 May 2011

Keywords

  • contemporary issues
  • peter achinstein
  • philosophy of science
  • scientific evidence
  • scientific explanation
  • scientific realism

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