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Hempel (1905-1997) was one of the most influential philosophers of science in the 20th century, along with Thomas Kuhn and Sir Karl Popper. His work defined the central problems of the field and its proper methods of investigation. By presenting an analytical and historical introduction and a comprehensive bibliography together with a selection of many of Carl G. Hempel's most important studies, this volume provides an ideal opportunity for students and scholars to appreciate the enduring contributions of one of the most important philosophers of science of the 20th century.
| Introduction | p. xiii |
| Cognitive Significance | |
| On the Nature of Mathematical Truth | p. 3 |
| Geometry and Empirical Science | p. 18 |
| Recent Problems of Induction | p. 29 |
| On the Structure of Scientific Theories | p. 49 |
| Explanation and Prediction | |
| Explanation and Prediction by Covering Laws | p. 69 |
| Deductive-Nomological versus Statistical Explanation | p. 87 |
| Maximal Specificity and Lawlikeness in Probabilistic Explanation | p. 146 |
| Postscript 1976: More Recent Ideas on the Problem of Statistical Explanation | p. 165 |
| Scientific Theories | |
| Reduction: Ontological and Linguistic Facets | p. 189 |
| The Meaning of Theoretical Terms: A Critique of the Standard Empiricist Construal | p. 208 |
| On the "Standard Conception" of Scientific Theories | p. 218 |
| Limits of a Deductive Construal of the Function of Scientific Theories | p. 237 |
| Explanations of Behavior | |
| Logical Positivism and the Social Sciences | p. 253 |
| Explanation in Science and in History | p. 276 |
| Reasons and Covering Laws in Historical Explanation | p. 297 |
| Rational Action | p. 311 |
| Scientific Rationality | |
| Science Unlimited? | p. 329 |
| Turns in the Evolution of the Problem of Induction | p. 344 |
| Scientific Rationality: Normative versus Descriptive Construals | p. 357 |
| Valuation and Objectivity in Science | p. 372 |
| A Bibliography of Carl G. Hempel | p. 397 |
| Index of Names | p. 405 |
| Index of Subjects | p. 409 |
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ISBN: 9780195141580
ISBN-10: 019514158X
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 464
Published: 11th January 2002
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 22.86 x 15.24
x 2.59
Weight (kg): 0.65
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