The Philosophy of Science – An Encyclopedia

Sahotra Sarkar9780415977098, 0415977096

The first in-depth reference in the field that combines scientific knowledge with philosophical inquiry, The Philosophy of Science: An Encyclopedia brings together an international team of leading scholars to provide over 130 entries on the essential concepts in the philosophy of science. The areas covered include:
– biology
– chemistry
– epistemology and metaphysics
– physics
– psychology and mind
– the social sciences
– key figures in the combined studies of science and philosophy.
The essays represent the most up-to-date philosophical thinking on timeless scientific topics such as: determinism, explanation, laws of nature, perception, individuality, time, and economics as well as timely topics like adaptation, conservation biology, quantum logic, consciousness, evolutionary psychology, and game theory.