The Philosophy of Science: An Encyclopedia
by Sahotra Sarkar, Jessica Pfeifer
Published: 2005-12-19 | ISBN: 0415939275 | PDF | 1048 pages | 8 MB


The first in-depth reference in the field that combines scientific knowledge with philosophical inquiry, The Philosophy of Science: An Encyclopedia is a two-volume set that 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