Structure of Science - Problems in the Logic of Scientific Explanation (Nagel Ernst)(Paperback / softback)

Structure of Science - Problems in the Logic of Scientific Explanation (Nagel Ernst)(Paperback / softback)

The Conduct of Inquiry: An Introduction of Logic and Scientific Method (Kitchener Richard)(Paperback)

The Conduct of Inquiry is a practical introduction to logic and scientific method. It provides a comprehensive and current discussion of the logic of scientific method and scientific reasoning. The author places consistent stress on the evaluation of actual scientific reasoning and the development

Invention of Science - A New History of the Scientific Revolution (Wootton David)(Paperback / softback)

We live in a world made by science. How and when did this happen? This book tells the story of the extraordinary intellectual and cultural revolution that gave birth to modern science, and mounts a major challenge to the prevailing orthodoxy of its history. Before 1492 it was assumed that all

Objectivity and Diversity: Another Logic of Scientific Research (Harding Sandra)(Paperback)

Worries about scientific objectivity seem never-ending. Social critics and philosophers of science have argued that invocations of objectivity are often little more than attempts to boost the status of a claim, while calls for value neutrality may be used to suppress otherwise valid dissenting

Encyclopaedia Logic - Part I of the Encyclopaedia of the Philosophical Sciences with the Zustze (Hegel G. W. F.)(Paperback / softback)

The Idea of Hegel's Science of Logic (Rosen Stanley)(Paperback)

Although Hegel considered Science of Logic essential to his philosophy, it has received scant commentary compared with the other three books he published in his lifetime. Here philosopher Stanley Rosen rescues the Science of Logic from obscurity, arguing that its neglect is responsible for

Levels of Organization in the Biological Sciences (Brooks Daniel S.)(Paperback)

Scientific philosophers examine the nature and significance of levels of organization, a core structural principle in the biological sciences. This volume examines the idea of levels of organization as a distinct object of investigation, considering its merits as a core organizational principle for

An Analysis of Jacques Derrida's Structure, Sign, and Play in the Discourse of the Human Sciences (Smith-Laing Tim)(Paperback)

Altruism - The Science and Psychology of Kindness (Ricard Matthieu)(Paperback / softback)

In an age of political upheaval and economic uncertainty Ricard's quiet and empathetic logic reveals the cultural importance of the contemporary kindness

Measure of Malice - Scientific Detection Stories(Paperback / softback)

The detectives in this collection are masters of scientific deduction, whether they are identifying the perpetrator from a single scrap of fabric, or picking out the poison from a sinister line-up. The Measure of Malice collects tales of rational thinking to prove the power of the human brain over

Aesthetics - Problems in the Philosophy of Criticism (Beardsley Monroe)(Paperback / softback)

Four Decades of Scientific Explanation (Salmon Wesley C.)(Paperback)

As Aristotle stated, scientific explanation is based on deductive argument--yet, Wesley C. Salmon points out, not all deductive arguments are qualified explanations. The validity of the explanation must itself be examined. Four Decades of Scientific Explanation provides a comprehensive account of

Aliens - Science Asks: Is There Anyone Out There?(Paperback / softback)

The ALIENS invasion is coming ... a new collection of writing from the best scientific thinkers in the

Dialogue Mapping: Building Shared Understanding of Wicked Problems (Conklin Jeffrey)(Paperback)

In contrast to the use of agendas and restrictive structures, dialogue mapping is a facilitation technique that allows the intelligence and learning of the group to emerge naturally. Each participant can see how their comments contribute (or don't) to the coherence and order of the group's

Science Workbook Age 9-11 (Hunter Sue)(Paperback / softback)

Provide children with the scientific knowledge and understanding needed to succeed in 11+ and end of KS2 science

Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact (Fleck Ludwik)(Paperback)

Originally published in German in 1935, this monograph anticipated solutions to problems of scientific progress, the truth of scientific fact and the role of error in science now associated with the work of Thomas Kuhn and others. Arguing that every scientific concept and theory-including his

The Science of Sport: Sprinting (Platt Geoffrey K.)(Paperback)

'The Science of Sport: Sprinting 'examines the scientific principles that underpin the preparation and performance of athletics at all levels, from grassroots to Olympic competition. Drawing on the expertise of some of the world's leading coaches and sport science professionals, the book presents a

Science Delusion - Freeing the Spirit of Enquiry (NEW EDITION) (Sheldrake Rupert)(Paperback / softback)

The scientific counter argument to Richard Dawkin's The God

Heart of the Matter: Key Concepts in Cardiovascular Science (Terracciano Cesare)(Paperback)

This textbook introduces readers to the scientific basics of cardiovascular medicine and biology. It covers not only developmental but also cellular and molecular aspects of normally functioning vasculature and the heart; importantly, it also addresses the mechanisms leading to and involved in

Dyscalculia: From Science to Education (Butterworth Brian)(Paperback)

Dyscalculia is caused by developmental differences in the structures and patterns of activation in the brain. Affected learners require timely and tailored interventions, informed and shaped by neurological findings.In this ground-breaking text, Professor Butterworth explains the latest research in

This Is Biology: The Science of the Living World (Mayr Ernst)(Paperback)

Biology until recently has been the neglected stepchild of science, and many educated people have little grasp of how biology explains the natural world. Yet to address the major political and moral questions that face us today, we must acquire an understanding of their biological roots. This

Methodology of Science - František Ochrana

This publication covers the essential problems of the methodology of science. The methodology of science is understood to mean primarily a theory of scientific methods and techniques; the use of scientific methods in scientific research and in the construction of scientific theories. It examines in

Packing for Mars - The Curious Science of Life in Space (Roach Mary)(Paperback / softback)

A surreally entertaining trip into the science of living in

Introducing Logic: A Graphic Guide (Cryan Dan)(Paperback)

Logic is the backbone of Western civilization, holding together its systems of philosophy, science and law. Yet despite logic's widely acknowledged importance, it remains an unbroken seal for many, due to its heavy use of jargon and mathematical symbolism. This book follows the historical