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theory of science a short introduction
theory of science provides an accessible but systematic survey of perspectives on science and rationality through the arguments and ideas of leading thinkers of the 20th century including einstein carnap popper kuhn feyerabend hempel gadamer foucault and harding . the book also gives a critical introduction to scientific methodology including the relationship between theory and observation the problem of induction hypothetic deductive method truth and progress and explanation in natural and human science . the book covers the theory of science part of the syllabus in examen philosophicum at the norwegian university of science and technology ntnu for which there has hitherto been no unitary text book in english . theory of science is also suited to use in other courses at various levels as well as being of interest to a wider audience concerned with the philosophical and social problems of science .
paperback tapir academic press 2006 isbn13 9788251921121 isbn10 8251921120
abridged n isbn 13 9788251921121 number in series 1 number of pages 147 publisher akademika publishing release date 62135769600000