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This is Philosophy of ScienceExplore the depths of human knowledge with 'This is Philosophy of Science,' a brand new edition from John Wiley & Sons Inc. This engaging 304 page guide unpacks complex philosophical questions surrounding the empirical sciences, making it an essential addition to any student or general reader's library. Discover the advantages of a scientific worldview, why conflicting opinions arise among reasonable scientists, and how scientific reasoning contrasts
Explore the depths of human knowledge with 'This is Philosophy of Science,' a brand new edition from John Wiley & Sons Inc. This engaging 304-page guide unpacks complex philosophical questions surrounding the empirical sciences, making it an essential addition to any student or general reader's library. Discover the advantages of a scientific worldview, why conflicting opinions arise among reasonable scientists, and how scientific reasoning contrasts with other disciplines. Delve into key topics such as the nature of explanation, theory confirmation, and scientific methodologies. Ideal for those with no prior philosophy background, this user-friendly text incorporates case studies, illustrations, and insights into contemporary philosophical debates. Moreover, it covers challenging concepts like emergentism and the manipulationist account of causation, offering a rounded understanding of the philosophy underpinning scientific inquiry. Access a rich array of resources on the companion website, featuring self-assessment exercises and exclusive test banks for instructors. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9781119757993
Year: 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 304
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A clear and engaging introduction to the philosophy of science, exploring the role of science within the broader framework of human knowledge and engagement with the world
What are the central features and advantages of a scientific worldview? Why do even reasonable scientists sometimes disagree with each other? How are scientific methods different than those of other disciplines? Can science provide an objective account of reality? This is Philosophy of Science introduces the most important philosophical issues that arise within the empirical sciences.
Requiring no previous background in philosophy, this reader-friendly volume covers topics ranging from traditional questions about the nature of explanation and the confirmation of theories to practical issues concerning the design of physical experiments and modeling. Incisive and accessible chapters with relevant case-studies and informative illustrations examine the function of thought experiments, discuss the realism/anti-realism debate, explore probability and theory testing, and address more challenging topics such as emergentism, measurement theory, and the manipulationist account of causation.
Describes key philosophical concepts and their application in the empirical sciences
Highlights past and present philosophical debates within the field
Features numerous illustrations, real-world examples, and references to additional resources
Includes a companion website with self-assessment exercises and instructor-only test banks
Part of Wiley-Blackwell™s popular This Is Philosophy series
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★★★★★ 5
Life changing and immensely comforting
Format: Kindle
A well written and descriptive book on a topic that I had never seen before but described me to a T. This book lead to great clarity about why I feel the way I do, how to embrace the positives, and best of all, how to navigate a world where I am different from most through peace and empowerment. An excellent read even if these traits don't apply to you, as understanding the inner workings of others and allowing each to be his/her own person is where we learn to live in harmony. Excellent book.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Interesting and informative
Format: Hardcover
Somewhat contrarian to traditional thinking
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Not a new personality type -- one of the 16 Myers Briggs types
Format: Kindle
The author claims to have identified a personality type that differs from the 16 types identified in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Among those 16 MBTI types, 8 are extraverts and 8 are introverts. The author refers to those 8 introvert types as a single personality category, and then he tries to differentiate them from the type he proposes: the Otrovert. However, his description of the Otrovert is a detailed, accurate description of one of the 8 Myers Briggs introvert types: the INTJ. So he has not identified a new personality type; he has simply isolated one of the 16 MBTI types and elaborated on it. He does an excellent job of explaining the nuances of the INTJ personality, but he has not identified something new. I would have rated this book 5 stars if it had been presented as a closer look at the INTJ type. The book "Type Talk" by Kroeger and Theusen is the preeminent authority on the MBTI, written by people who qualify instructors to administer the MBTI instrument--find it on Amazon at this link:
https://www.amazon.com/Type-Talk-Personality-Types-Determine/dp/0440507049/ref=sr_1_1?
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Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2025
★★★★★ 5
the book for me
Format: Kindle
This has been the best book I’ve read in 2026. I finally understand who I am. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wondered what’s wrong with me. Turns out …. Nothing! I have struggled with the constant message of “you need community” and the internal desire that cringes at the thought of it. Isolation is bad but select community is perfect. No more shame for needing alone time or just wanting to stay home. I’m normal - just an outlier ! Thank you so much for the valuable insight that has given me such revelation and relief about how my mind and emotions work 💜
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Excellent introduction
Format: Kindle
This is a well-written introduction for quickly learning how to use Ollama to run LLMs on your local machine. The book is light on theory but very good for facilitating hands-on experimentation. Only minimal Python experience is needed. Contrary to another reviewer's comment, the source code, which can be copied from the Kindle version of the text, is also readily available by emailing the author at the address provided. The final exercise in the book leads you through generating a RAG application to use Ollama to process your own documents without having to make them available to an external server.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2026
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