Science At Centurys End : Philosophical Questions On The Progress And Limits Of S.
A collection of 20 essays by prominent philosophers and historians who explore and debate limits of scientific inquiry and their consequences for science in the 21st century. Constraints are addressed that are relevant for the whole of science, and possible limitations of specific branches of scienc...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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University of Pittsburgh Press,
2000.
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Full text (MFA users only) |
| ISBN: | 130655571X 9781306555715 9780822972440 0822972441 |
| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | A collection of 20 essays by prominent philosophers and historians who explore and debate limits of scientific inquiry and their consequences for science in the 21st century. Constraints are addressed that are relevant for the whole of science, and possible limitations of specific branches of science are considered. Subjects discussed include reconciling scientific realism with unending progress, limits to self-observation, and models of error and limits of experimental testing. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Series: | Pittsburgh-Konstanz series in the philosophy and history of science.
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| Library Staff: | View instance in FOLIO |