Current Controversies in Philosophy of Science

Name: Current Controversies in Philosophy of Science
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Current Controversies in Philosophy of ScienceAuthor(s): Shamik Dasgupta, Ravit Dotan, Brad Weslake\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138825772, 978-1138825772\nSynopsis\nCurrent Controversies in Philosophy of Science asks twelve philosophers to debate six questions that are driving contemporary work in this area of philosophy. The questions are:\n\nI. Are Boltzmann Brains Bad?\n\nII. Does Mathematical Explanation Require Mathematical Truth?\n\nIII. Does Quantum Mechanics Suggest Spacetime is Nonfundamental?\n\nIV. Is Evolution Fundamental When It Comes to Defining Biological Ontology?\n\nV. Is Chance Ontologically Fundamental?\n\nVI. Are Sexes Natural Kinds?\n\nThese debates explore the philosophical foundations of particular scientific disciplines, while also examining more general issues in the philosophy of science. The result is a book thats perfect for the advanced philosophy student, building up their knowl.