Theory of Scientific Method

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Theory of Scientific Method
Authors and Contributors      By (author) William Whewell
Edited by Robert E. Butts
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:370
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 153
Category/GenrePhilosophy of science
ISBN/Barcode 9780872200821
ClassificationsDewey:501
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Publication Date 15 October 1989
Publication Country United States

Description

This volume includes Whewell's seminal studies of the logic of induction (with his critique of Mill's theory), arguments for his realist view that science discovers necessary truths about nature, and exercises in the epistemology and ontology of science. The book sets forth a coherent statement of a historically important philosophy of science whose influence has never been greater: every one of Whewell's fundamental ideas about the philosophy of science is presented here.