The Philosophies of Science : An Introductory Survey / R. Harre

By:

Harre, R

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Oxford University Press, London : 1972.Description: 191 Pages : pbk. 20 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0-19-888056-1

Subject(s):

Philosophy

DDC classification:

501 HAR

Summary: Harre shows how various views about the nature of science are related to the great historical schools of philosophy. He sets out his argument in terms of concrete episodes in the history of science. This new edition includes a chapter on science and society, which explores issues such as the morality of experimentation on live animals and the premise that knowledge is a basis for moral good. Harre also examines the theory that science is a form of art, and looks at the way scientific knowledge affects out religious beliefs.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Govt. Graduate College Gulberg, Lahore - Central Library	501 HAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		3200

Includes Index.

Harre shows how various views about the nature of science are related to the great historical schools of philosophy. He sets out his argument in terms of concrete episodes in the history of science. This new edition includes a chapter on science and society, which explores issues such as the morality of experimentation on live animals and the premise that knowledge is a basis for moral good. Harre also examines the theory that science is a form of art, and looks at the way scientific knowledge affects out religious beliefs.

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