The Nature of Scientific Knowledge An Explanatory Approach

This book offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the epistemology of science. It not only introduces readers to the general epistemological discussion of the nature of knowledge, but also provides key insights into the particular nuances of

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Kevin McCain

The Nature of Scientific Knowledge An Explanatory Approach

Springer Undergraduate Texts in Philosophy

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Kevin McCain

The Nature of Scientific Knowledge An Explanatory Approach

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Kevin McCain Department of Philosophy University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL, USA

Springer Undergraduate Texts in Philosophy ISBN 978-3-319-33403-5 ISBN 978-3-319-33405-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-33405-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016944014 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publi

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