Originally published as "Scientific Research, "this pair of
volumes constitutes a fundamental treatise on the strategy of
science. Mario Bunge, one of the major figures of the century in
the development of a scientific epistemology, describes and
analyzes scientific philosophy, as well as discloses its
philosophical presuppositions. This work may be used as a map to
identify the various stages in the road to scientific
knowledge.
"Philosophy of Science "is divided into two volumes, each with
two parts. Part 1 offers a preview of the scheme of science and the
logical and semantical took that will be used throughout the work.
The account of scientific research begins with part 2, where Bunge
discusses formulating the problem to be solved, hypothesis,
scientific law, and theory.
The second volume opens with part 3, which deals with the
application of theories to explanation, prediction, and action.
This section is graced by an outstanding discussion of the
philosophy of technology. Part 4 begins with measurement and
experiment. It then examines risks in jumping to conclusions from
data to hypotheses as well as the converse procedure.
Bunge begins this mammoth work with a section entitled "How to
Use This Book." He writes that it is intended for both independent
reading and reference as well as for use in courses on scientific
method and the philosophy of science. It suits a variety of
purposes from introductory to advanced levels. "Philosophy of
Science "is a versatile, informative, and useful text that will
benefit professors, researchers, and students in a variety of
disciplines, ranging from the behavioral and biological sciences to
the physical sciences.
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