Philosophy of Science

This textbook is a comprehensive, engaging, and user-friendly introduction to philosophy of science, written by a philosopher and a scientist. By exploring traditional debates within philosophy of science, as well as analysing contemporary scientific controversies for philosophical bias, the reader is invited to reflect upon how philosophical assumptions influence scientific theory, methods, and practice.

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This book is an essential resource for students and teachers in philosophy of science. It is also useful for anyone interested in the philosophical influences on contemporary science.

Rani Lill Anjum is a Research Fellow in Philosophy at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, and Elena Rocca is Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Health at Oslo Metropolitan University.