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A clear, original and systematic introduction to philosophy of science which examines the theories of Popper, Lakatos, Kuhn and Feyerabend before proposing a new, temperate rationalist perspective.
| Acknowledgments | p. xi |
| The Rational Image | p. 1 |
| Observation, Theory and Truth | p. 19 |
| Popper-The Irrational Rationalist | p. 44 |
| In Search of the Methodologist's Stone | p. 77 |
| T.S.Kuhn: from Revolutionary to Social Democrat | p. 102 |
| Feyerabend, the Passionate Liberal | p. 125 |
| Theories Are Incommensurable? | p. 148 |
| The Thesis of Verisimilitude | p. 183 |
| Scientific Method | p. 208 |
| Strong Programmes | p. 237 |
| Temperate Rationalism | p. 266 |
| Notes | p. 274 |
| Bibliography | p. 282 |
| Index | p. 289 |
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ISBN: 9780415058773
ISBN-10: 0415058775
Series: International Library of Philosophy
Audience:
Tertiary; University or College
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 308
Published: 3rd December 1998
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 22.9 x 15.2
x 2.34
Weight (kg): 0.48
Edition Number: 1
