The Philosophy of Science in the Twentieth Century
Why did Galileo train his binoculars on the night sky and how can we be so sure that nature follows its own course? What distinguishes science from metaphysics? How is scientific knowledge changing and developing? From the nature of observation to conventionalism, from scientific progress to intellectual freedom, from Popper to Quine: these are just some of the vital questions that have recurred in twentieth century philosophy and have become important for our life choices. A comprehensive introduction to understanding the issues and leading figures in the philosophy of science in the twentieth century.