Philosophy and Scientific Realism - Routledge Library Editions: History & Philosophy of Science

J. J. C. Smart

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Originally published in 1963. In an introductory chapter the author argues that philosophy ought to be more than the art of clarifying thought and that it should concern itself with outlining a scientifically plausible world view. Early chapters deal with phenomenalism and the reality of theoretical entities, and with the relation between the physical and biological sciences. Free will, issues of time and space and man's place in nature are covered in later chapters.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415474979
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	18 Aug 2008
DEWEY:	100
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	160
Weight:	460g
Height:	234mm
Width:	156mm
Spine width:	12mm