Speculation : within and about science / Peter Achinstein.

Author/creator Achinstein, Peter author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019]
Descriptionxiv, 276 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects

Contents Scientific speculation: a pragmatic approach -- The complex story of simplicity: ontological and epistemic speculations -- Non-epistemic simplicity: Maxwell, Newton, and speculation -- Holism vs. particularism: an ethical debate ("find the ether") -- The ultimate speculation: a "theory of everything" (what is it, and why should we want one?) -- Summing up.
Abstract Scientific speculation: scientific assumptions without evidence.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2018013689
ISBN9780190615055 (hardcover)
ISBN0190615052

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks Q175 .A26829 2019 ✔ Available Place Hold