The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Science

This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science.

Notes on Contributors. Preface. 1. A Brief Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science (and prognostications about its future): Peter Machamer (University of Pittsburgh). 2. Philosophy of Science: Classic Debates, Standard Problems, Future Prospects: John Worrall (London School of Economics). 3. Explanation: Jim Woodward (California Institute of Technology). 4. Structures of Scientific Theories: Carl F. Craver (Washington University, Saint Louis). 5. Reduction, Emergence and Explanation: Michael Silberstein (Elizabethtown College). 6. Models, Metaphors and Analogies: Daniela Bailer-Jones (University of Pittsburgh). 7. Experiment and Observation: James Bogen (University of Pittsburgh). 8. Induction and Probability: Alan Hajek (California Institute of Technology) and Ned Hall (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). 9. Philosophy of Space-Time Physics: Craig Callender (University of California at San Diego) and Carl Hoefer (London School of Economics). 10 . Interpreting Quantum Theories: Laura Ruetsche (University of Pittsburgh). 11. Evolution: Roberta L. Millstein (California State University, Hayward). 12. Molecular and Developmental Biology: Paul Griffiths (University of Pittsburgh). 13. Cognitive science: Rick Grush (University of California, San Diego). 14. Philosophy of Social Science: Harold Kincaid (University of Alabama at Birmingham). 15. Feminist Philosophy of Science: Lynn Hankinson Nelson (University of Missouri-St. Louis).