1 edition of The philosophies of science found in the catalog.
Published
1972
by Oxford University Press in London, New York
.
Written in English
The author shows how various views about the nature of science are related to great historical schools of philosophy.
Edition Notes
Bibliography: p. [184]-186.
| Statement | [by] R. Harré |
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Pagination | 191 p. |
| Number of Pages | 191 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL27339110M |
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Harre shows how various views about the nature of science are related to the great historical schools of philosophy. He sets The philosophies of science book his argument in terms of concrete episodes in the history of science.
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