The Meaning of Science
Download or Read eBook The Meaning of Science PDF written by Tim Lewens and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Tim Lewens |
| Publisher | : Penguin UK |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2015-08-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780141977430 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0141977434 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Meaning of Science by : Tim Lewens
Book excerpt: What is science? Is it uniquely equipped to deliver universal truths? Or is it one of many disciplines - art, literature, religion - that offer different forms of understanding? In The Meaning of Science, Tim Lewens offers a provocative introduction to the philosophy of science, showing us for example what physics teaches us about reality, what biology teaches us about human nature, and what cognitive science teaches us about human freedom. Drawing on the insights of towering figures like Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn, Lewens shows how key questions in science matter, often in personal, practical and political ways.
