内容简介
Updated throughout and with three entirely new chapters, Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science, Second Edition furthers its reputation as the definitive introductory text on the historical developments and philosophical issues that inform our scientific view of the world around us. Represents an innovative introduction to the history and philosophy of science, designed especially for those coming to the subject for the first time Updated new edition features the addition of chapters focusing on scientific laws, evolutionary theory, and implications of evolution Covers the key historical developments and philosophical themes that have impacted our scientific view of the world around us Analyzes the transitions from the Aristotelian worldview to the Newtonian worldview to a new and currently developing worldview Explores challenges to the Western scientific worldview brought on by recent discoveries
作者简介
理查德·德威特(Richard DeWitt)
美国费尔菲尔德大学(Fairfield University)教授。他利用丰富的课堂教学经验对《世界观》一书的文稿进行反复打磨,并配以丰富的图表补充说明。同时,作者具有将复杂的技术概念分解成读者可理解的语言的独特能力,读来令人大开脑洞。
Worldviews是2010年由Wiley-Blackwell出版,作者RichardDeWitt。
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