Philosophy of Science: Very Short Introduction 2/e

Clear concise and succint. Perfect for someone that has an interest in the subject but didn't want to trawl through 100s of pages of philosophical debate. This presents what you need to have a passing knowledge and gives you enough to Google/ponder later.

This book is a very good introduction to the main points and issues regarding the process of science and scientific enquiry.

This was quite an interesting work on Philosophy of Science, a interesting subject which should really be more well known, as so many assume that Science and philosophy have no relation. In the short space of the book a lot of different material is covered, from logical empiricism to realism vs anti-realism to philosophical issues that pertain to specific scientific disciplines. My only criticism is that the discussion Karl Popper somewhat simplified his philosophy.

This book is brilliant. I read it because it was recommended as a book that could change your way of seeing the world. It is without doubt inspiring and enlightening. And it does show up some of the common nonsensical attitudes that surround us these days. It is also easy to read and clearly written. I thoroughly recommend it.

A nice pocket guide that goes through most of the basic issues of the philosophy of science in an easy to understand language.

Yes. We need short concise summary of ideas and theories.

Great book to learn philosophy and its importance in science

I found this book really helpful as an introduction to philosophy

I picked up this volume in the “Very Short Introductions” series and was amazed how clear, concise and thorough The Philosophy of Science is. The book is organized and written in a way that makes both simple and complex subjects easy to grasp. The author, Samir Okasha, is careful not to prejudice the reader with his own views. He presents issues and debates in a fair, evenhanded manner. Very highly recommended.

Mais do que um resumo, uma introdução à Epistemologia.

Very interesting book! Highly recommend it

科学哲学を分かりやすく，バランスのよい，観点から論じている，科学哲学の入門書として，若い科学研究者，学生，科学に関心のある人にはおすすめ。初学の段階で，科学とは何か，その限界は等，基本原理，概念，方法論，社会との関係等の批判的考察を身につけておくことは，特に我が国においては欧米で流行しているテーマ，方法ばかりほとんど無批判的に追随し，模倣に終始するだけで息切れしてしまっている感が往々にしてある，特に我が国において重要だと思う。

A very good introduction to philosophy of science.