Science and the Quest for Reality (Hardcover)

Science and the Quest for Reality is an interdisciplinary anthology that situates contemporary science within its complex philosophical, historical, and sociological contexts. The anthology is divided between, firstly, characterizing science as an intellectual activity and, secondly, defining its social role. The philosophical and historical vicissitudes of science's truth claims has raised profound questions concerning the role of science in society beyond its technological innovations. The deeper philosophical issues thus complement the critical inquiry concerning the broader social and ethical influence of contemporary science. In the tradition of the 'Main Trends of the Modern World' series, this volume includes both classical and contemporary works on the subject.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Main Trends of the Modern World
Release date:	December 1996
First published:	1997
Editors:	Alfred I. Tauber
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 40mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	419
ISBN-13:	978-0-333-64632-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > History of ideas, intellectual history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-333-64632-0
Barcode:	9780333646328

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