Opis: Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science - Richard Dewitt

Updated throughout and with three entirely new chapters, Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science, Second Edition furthers its reputation as the definitive introductory text on the historical developments and philosophical issues that inform our scientific view of the world around us.* Represents an innovative introduction to the history and philosophy of science, designed especially for those coming to the subject for the first time* Updated new edition features the addition of chapters focusing on scientific laws, evolutionary theory, and implications of evolution* Covers the key historical developments and philosophical themes that have impacted our scientific view of the world around us* Analyzes the transitions from the Aristotelian worldview to the Newtonian worldview to a new and currently developing worldview* Explores challenges to the Western scientific worldview brought on by recent discoveries

Szczegóły: Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science - Richard Dewitt

Tytuł: Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science
Autor: Richard Dewitt
Wydawnictwo: BLACKWELL PUBL
ISBN: 9781405195638
Rok wydania: 2010
Ilość stron: 392
Waga: 0.592 kg

Recenzje: Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science - Richard Dewitt