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Philosophy · intermediate

Representing and Intervening

by Ian Hacking

ISBN 9780521282468

About This Book

An introduction to the philosophy of natural science, organized around the central theme of scientific realism.

Editorial Note

The best introduction to philosophy of science written in the late 20th century. Divides the field into representing (theories) and intervening (experiments), arguing experimental practice has its own epistemology.

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philosophy-of-sciencerealismexperiment
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