How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully 'objective'? What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science, and investigates fascinating, challenging questions such as these.

Starting at the very beginning, with a concise overview of the history of science, Okasha examines the nature of fundamental practices such as reasoning, causation, and explanation. Looking at scientific revolutions and the issue of scientific change, he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time, and discusses realist versus anti-realist attitudes towards science. He finishes by considering science today, and the social and ethical philosophical
questions surrounding modern science.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

• We started tracking this book on December 27, 2019.
• This book was £5.69 when we started tracking it.
• The price of this book has changed 20 times in the past 1,814 days.
• The current price of this book is £4.72 last checked 12 days ago.
• This book is at its lowest price in the past 90 days.
• This lowest price this book has been offered at in the past year is £2.19.
• The lowest price to date was £2.19 last reached on November 3, 2023.
• This book has been £2.19 one time since we started tracking it.
• The highest price to date was £6.02 last reached on March 30, 2020.
• This book has been £6.02 3 times since we started tracking it.

• Politics & Social SciencesPhilosophyEthics & Morality
• Science & MathsHistory & Philosophy
• Politics & Social SciencesPhilosophy

• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 160 Pages
• File Size: 15 KB