Defending Science-Within Reason: Between Scientism and Cynicism

by Susan Haack

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Sweeping in scope, penetrating in analysis, and generously illustrated with examples from the history of science, this new and original approach to familiar questions about scientific evidence and method tackles vital questions about science and its place in society. Avoiding the twin pitfalls of scientism and cynicism, noted philosopher Susan Haack argues that, fallible and flawed as they are, the natural sciences have been among the most successful...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1591021170

ISBN13:9781591021179

Release Date:October 2003

Publisher:Prometheus Books

Length:411 Pages

Weight:1.60 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.1" x 9.4"

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Education & Reference History & Philosophy Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Research Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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