The Disorder of Things: Metaphysical Foundations of the Disunity of Science

by John Dupré

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The great dream of philosophers and scientists for millennia has been to give us a complete account of the order of things. A powerful articulation of such a dream in this century has been found in the idea of a unity of science. With this manifesto, John Dupr systematically attacks the ideal of scientific unity by showing how its underlying assumptions are at odds with the central conclusions of science itself. In its stead, the author gives us...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0674212614

ISBN13:9780674212619

Release Date:March 1995

Publisher:Harvard University Press

Length:320 Pages

Weight:0.90 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Consciousness & Thought Education & Reference History History & Philosophy Humanities Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Science Science & Math Science & Scientists

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