Worldviews
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- Synopsis
- Updated throughout and with three entirely new chapters, Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science, Second Edition furthers its reputation as the definitive introductory text on the historical developments and philosophical issues that inform our scientific view of the world around us. Represents an innovative introduction to the history and philosophy of science, designed especially for those coming to the subject for the first timeUpdated new edition features the addition of chapters focusing on scientific laws, evolutionary theory, and implications of evolutionCovers the key historical developments and philosophical themes that have impacted our scientific view of the world around usAnalyzes the transitions from the Aristotelian worldview to the Newtonian worldview to a new and currently developing worldviewExplores challenges to the Western scientific worldview brought on by recent discoveries
- Copyright:
- 2010
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781444392760
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781405195638
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Date of Addition:
- 06/20/14
- Copyrighted By:
- Richard Dewitt
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science, Philosophy
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.