Worldviews An Introduction To The History And Philosophy Of Science 3rd Edition

Author : Richard DeWitt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119118891
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Worldviews written by Richard DeWitt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2018 Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Title! PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS "This is a brilliantly clear introduction (and indeed reframing) of the history and philosophy of science in terms of worldviews and their elements…. In addition, the book is incredibly well-informed from both a scientific and philosophical angle. Highly recommended." Scientific and Medical Network "Unlike many other introductions to philosophy of science, DeWitt's book is at once historically informative and philosophically thorough and rigorous. Chapter notes, suggested readings, and references enhance its value." Choice "Written in clear and comprehensible prose and supplemented by effective diagrams and examples, Worldviews is an ideal text for anyone new to the history and philosophy of science. As the reader will come to find out, DeWitt is a gifted writer with the unique ability to break down complex and technical concepts into digestible parts, making Worldviews a welcoming and not overwhelming book for the introductory reader." History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences, vol. 28(2) Now in its third edition, Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science strengthens its reputation as the most accessible and teachable introduction to the history and philosophy of science on the market. Geared toward engaging undergraduates and those approaching the history and philosophy of science for the first time, this intellectually-provocative volume takes advantage of its author's extensive teaching experience, parsing complex ideas using straightforward and sensible examples drawn from the physical sciences. Building on the foundations which earned the book its critical acclaim, author Richard DeWitt considers fundamental issues in the philosophy of science through the historical worldviews that influenced them, charting the evolution of Western science through the rise and fall of dominant systems of thought. Chapters have been updated to include discussion of recent findings in quantum theory, general relativity, and evolutionary theory, and two new chapters exclusive to the third edition enrich its engagement with radical developments in contemporary science. At a time in modern history when the nature of truth, fact, and reality seem increasingly controversial, the third edition of Worldviews presents complex concepts with clarity and verve, and prepares inquisitive minds to engage critically with some of the most exciting questions in the philosophy of science.

Author : Walter Libby
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to the History of Science written by Walter Libby and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Timothy McGrew
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405175435
Total Pages : 681 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophy of Science written by Timothy McGrew and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-05-04 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By combining excerpts from key historical writings with commentary by experts, Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology provides a comprehensive history of the philosophy of science from ancient to modern times. Provides a comprehensive history of the philosophy of science, from antiquity up to the 20th century Includes extensive commentary by scholars putting the selected writings in historical context and pointing out their interconnections Covers areas rarely seen in philosophy of science texts, including the philosophical dimensions of biology, chemistry, and geology Designed to be accessible to both undergraduates and graduate students

Author : Hakob Barseghyan
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319175963
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Laws of Scientific Change written by Hakob Barseghyan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book systematically creates a general descriptive theory of scientific change that explains the mechanics of changes in both scientific theories and the methods of their assessment. It was once believed that, while scientific theories change through time, their change itself is governed by a fixed method of science. Nowadays we know that there is no such thing as an unchangeable method of science; the criteria employed by scientists in theory evaluation also change through time. But if that is so, how and why do theories and methods change? Are there any general laws that govern this process, or is the choice of theories and methods completely arbitrary and random? Contrary to the widespread opinion, the book argues that scientific change is indeed a law-governed process and that there can be a general descriptive theory of scientific change. It does so by first presenting meta-theoretical issues, divided into chapters on the scope, possibility and assessment of theory of scientific change. It then builds a theory about the general laws that govern the process of scientific change, and goes into detail about the axioms and theorems of the theory.

Author : David N. Entwistle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781498223508
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, Third Edition written by David N. Entwistle and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As disciplines, psychology and theology share an overlapping interest in the nature and functioning of human beings. This book provides an introduction to many of the worldview issues and philosophical foundations that frame the relationship of psychology and theology, includes scholarly reflection on the integration literature, and surveys five paradigms of possible relationships between psychology and Christianity. Questions at the end of each chapter are included to help readers evaluate both the material and their own burgeoning approach to integration. This book is ideal as a textbook for students of psychology and other behavioral and social sciences (social work, sociology, theology, counseling, pastoral counseling) at both the graduate and undergraduate level. It is also written for the broader readership of psychologists, counselors, pastors, and others who are interested in integration"--Publisher description.

Author : Thomas S. Kuhn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions written by Thomas S. Kuhn and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : James W. Sire
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 9780830827794
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Naming the Elephant written by James W. Sire and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2004-05-06 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this companion volume to The Universe Next Door, James W. Sire offers his refined definition of a worldview and addresses key questions about the history of worldview thinking, the existential and intellectual formation of worldviews, the public and private dimensions of worldviews and how worldview thinking can help us navigate an increasingly pluralistic universe.

Author : Bethany Sollereder
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000590887
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emerging Voices in Science and Theology written by Bethany Sollereder and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume engages with the relative absence and underrepresentation of female voices in the field of science and religion, which tends to be dominated by male academics who are in the later stages of their careers. It makes a valuable contribution to correcting this imbalance by showcasing the work of a talented set of rising female scholars, which is not necessarily explicitly feminist in content or approach. All the authors featured are at a relatively early stage in their careers with diverse backgrounds and interests. Engaging with traditional and new questions, they promise to contribute much to the future development of the field of science and religion.

Author : Jonathan Rowlands
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000781925
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Metaphysics of Historical Jesus Research written by Jonathan Rowlands and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book Rowlands interrogates the theological and philosophical foundations of the 'Quest' for the historical Jesus, from Reimarus to the present day, culminating in a call for greater metaphysical transparency and diversity in the discipline. This multidisciplinary approach to historical Jesus research, drawing on historiography, sociology, philosophy, and theology, makes a significant and original contribution to the field. Part I outlines the implicit role of metaphysical presuppositions in historical methodology by examining the concept of an historiographical worldview. Part II provides an overview of the 'Quest' for the historical Jesus, demonstrating that the disparate historiographical worldviews operative in the 'Quest' evidence a particular shared characteristic, in that they might accurately be described as ‘secular.’ Rowlands’ study concludes with a call for a greater plurality and openness regarding the philosophical and theological presuppositions at work in historical Jesus research. The Metaphysics of Historical Jesus Research is of interest to students and scholars working on New Testament studies and historical Jesus research.

Author : Jasser Auda
Publisher : International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
ISBN 13 : 1565644247
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maqasid Al-shariah as Philosophy of Islamic Law written by Jasser Auda and published by International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT). This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this path breaking study, Jasser Auda presents a systems approach to the philosophy and juridical theory of Islamic law based on its purposes, intents, and higher objectives (maqasid). For Islamic rulings to fulfill their original purposes of justice, freedom, rights, common good, and tolerance in today's context, Auda presents maqasid as the heart and the very philosophy of Islamic law. He also introduces a novel method for analysis and critique, one that utilizes relevant features from systems theory, such as, wholeness, multidimensionality, openness, and especially, purposefulness of systems. This book will benefit all those interested in the relationship between Islam and a wide variety of subjects, such as philosophy of law, morality, human rights, interfaith commonality, civil society, integration, development, feminism, modernism, postmodernism, systems theory, and culture.