Philosophies of the Sciences : A Guide

A collection of essays discussing a wide range of sciences and the central philosophical issues associated with them, presenting the sciences collectively to encourage a greater understanding of their associative theoretical foundations, as well as their relationships to each other. Offers a new and unique approach to studying and comparing the philosophies of a variety of scientific disciplinesExplores a wide variety of individual sciences, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology and economicsThe essays are written by leading scholars in a highly accessible style for the student audienceComplements more traditional studies of philosophy of science