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Reading the book of nature : an introduction to the philosophy of science

Title
  1. Reading the book of nature : an introduction to the philosophy of science / Peter Kosso.
Published by
  1. Cambridge [England] ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1992.
Author
  1. Kosso, Peter.

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Description
  1. vii, 198 pages : illustrations; 23 cm
Subject
  1. Science > Philosophy
  2. Naturwissenschaften
  3. Philosophie
  4. Wissenschaftsphilosophie
  5. Wetenschapsfilosofie
  6. Philosophie des sciences
Contents
  1. 1. Theories -- 2. Internal and external virtues -- 3. Explanation -- 4. Confirmation -- 5. Underdetermination -- 6. Observation -- 7. Blurring the internal-external distinction -- 8. Coherence and truth -- 9. Objective evidence -- 10. Science and common sense.
Owning institution
  1. Princeton University Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 192-196) and index.