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Scientific Philosophy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
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Scientific Philosophy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
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This textbook presents the basics of philosophy that are necessary
for the student and researcher in science in order to better
understand scientific work. The approach is not historical but
formative: tools for semantical analysis, ontology of science,
epistemology, and scientific ethics are presented in a formal and
direct way. The book has two parts: one with the general theory and
a second part with application to some problems such as the
interpretation of quantum mechanics, the nature of mathematics, and
the ontology of spacetime. The book addresses questions such as
"What is meaning?", "What is truth?", "What are truth criteria in
science?", "What is a theory?", "What is a model?" "What is a
datum?", "What is information?", "What does it mean to understand
something?", "What is space?", "What is time?", "How are these
concepts articulated in science?" "What are values?" "What are the
limits of science?", and many more. The philosophical views
presented are "scientific" in the sense that they are informed by
current science, they are relevant for scientific research, and the
method adopted uses the hypothetical-deductive approach that is
characteristic of science. The results and conclusions, as any
scientific conclusion, are open to revision in the light of future
advances. Hence, this philosophical approach opposes to dogmatic
philosophy. Supported by end-of-chapter summaries and a list of
special symbols used, the material will be of interest for students
and researchers in both science and philosophy. The second part
will appeal to physicists and mathematicians.
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