This book explores central philosophical concepts, issues, and debates in the philosophy of science, both historical and contemporary.

How does science work? Does it tell us what the world is “really” like? What makes it different from other ways of understanding the universe? In Theory and

A clear and engaging introduction to the philosophy of science, exploring the role of science within the broader framework of human knowledge and engagement wit

Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions; many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory, these dev

"In this new edition Samir Ikasha reviews the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a brief account of the history of modern science