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Updated throughout and with three entirely new chapters, Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science, Second Edition furthers its reputation as the definitive introductory text on the historical developments and philosophical issues that inform our scientific view of the world around us. Represents an innovative introduction to the history and philosophy of science, designed especially for those coming to the subject for the first time Updated new edition features the addition of chapters focusing on scientific laws, evolutionary theory, and implications of evolution Covers the key historical developments and philosophical themes that have impacted our scientific view of the world around us Analyzes the transitions from the Aristotelian worldview to the Newtonian worldview to a new and currently developing worldview Explores challenges to the Western scientific worldview brought on by recent discoveriesProduct Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN-139781405195638
eBay Product ID (ePID)95806105
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Publication NameWorldviews-An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science 2e
SubjectScience
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
AuthorRichard Dewitt
Number of Pages392 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height246 mm
Item Weight1 g
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorRichard Dewitt