The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Science
The Blackwell Guide to the
Philosophy of Science
Blackwell Philosophy Guides
Series Editor: Steven M. Cahn, City University of New York Graduate School
Written by an international assembly of distinguished philosophers, the Blackwell Philosophy Guides create a groundbreaking student resource ? a complete critical survey of the central themes and issues of philosophy today. Focusing and advancing key arguments throughout, each essay incorporates essential background material serving to clarify the history and logic of the relevant topic. Accordingly, these volumes will be a valuable resource for a broad range of students and readers, including professional philosophers.
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The Blackwell Guide to the
Philosophy of Science
Edited by Peter Machamer and Michael Silberstein
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Contents
Notes on Contributors
vii
Preface
x
1 A Brief Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
1
Peter Machamer
2 Philosophy of Science: Classic Debates, Standard Problems,
Future Prospects
18
John Worrall
3 Explanation
37
Jim Woodward
4 Structures of Scientific Theories
55
Carl F. Craver
5 Reduction, Emergence and Explanation
80
Michael Silberstein
6 Models, Metaphors and Analogies
108
Daniela M. Bailer-Jones
7 Experiment and Observation
128
James Bogen
8 Induction and Probability
149
Alan H?jek and Ned Hall
9 Philosophy of Space?Time Physics
173
Craig Callender and Carl Hoefer
10 Interpreting Quantum Theories
199
Laura Ruetsche
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