Four distinguished authors have been brought together to produce this elegant study of a much-neglected figure. The book is divided into three Neurath's biographical background and the economic and social context of his ideas; his theory of science; and the development of his role in debates on Marxist concepts of history and his own conception of science. Coinciding with the emerging serious interest in logical positivism, this timely publication will redress a current imbalance in the history and philosophy of science.
In this sequence of philosophical essays about natural science, the author argues that fundamental explanatory laws, the deepest and most admired successes of modern physics, do not in fact describe regularities that exist in nature. Cartwright draws from many real-life examples to propound a novel distinction: that theoretical entities, and the complex and localized laws that describe them, can be interpreted realistically, but the simple unifying laws of basic theory cannot.
Nancy Cartwright exposes the behind-the-scenes world of "The Simpsons" through her own "rather curious" perspective, and charts its stratospheric rise from a tiny slot on the "Tracey Ullman Show" to Emmy award winning status.
Causation is explored as a multifaceted concept rather than a singular notion, highlighting the diverse types of causal relationships and their implications. Nancy Cartwright critiques existing philosophical and economic literature on causality, particularly examining Bayes-nets and invariance methods. She identifies a significant gap in understanding the connection between identifying causes and their practical applications. This work appeals to philosophers, economists, and social scientists seeking a deeper comprehension of causality's complexities and its utility in various fields.
The collection presents a groundbreaking perspective on the laws of nature, advocating for a diverse and interconnected approach rather than a singular theory. Each essay contributes to a broader conversation about the complexities of natural laws, encouraging readers to reconsider traditional frameworks and embrace a more nuanced understanding of the universe. Through various viewpoints, the authors challenge established notions and invite exploration of the implications of a patchwork model.
What is science and what can it do? This innovative book uses examples from
the physical, life, and social sciences to focus on all the products of
science and how they work together. It will interest anyone who thinks about
science and how it is practised in our society.
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