Worldviews: an introduction to the history and philosohy of science
Editorial BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS LTD.
Mainland Spain
- Publisher BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS LTD.
- ISBN13 9781405116206
- ISBN10 140511620X
- Type BOOK
- Pages 326
- Published 2004
- Bookbinding Rustic
Subjects
History And Philosophy Of ScienceWorldviews: an introduction to the history and philosohy of science
Editorial BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS LTD.
Mainland Spain
Book details
Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science is an ideal text for those coming to the history and philosophy of science for the first time. This volume introduces fundamental conceptual issues, explores the transition from the Aristotelian worldview to the Newtonian worldview, and considers challenges to our own western worldview brought on by developments in twentieth-century science, most notably relativity theory and quantum theory. Covering the key historical developments and philosophical themes and topics that have had the deepest impact on our scientific view of the world around us, this accessible and engaging book is perfect for anyone newly interested in the nature and development of western scientific thought.