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Why Science Needs Metaphysics - by Elie Zahar (Paperback)

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  • Recent scholars have attempted to remake epistemology as a purely subjectivist enterprise.
  • Author(s): Elie Zahar
  • 320 Pages
  • Philosophy, Metaphysics

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Recent scholars have attempted to remake epistemology as a purely subjectivist enterprise. Elie Zahar argues convincingly that rational metaphysics is both relevant and crucial to scientific research and discovery, and presents case studies on the development of the atomic theory and Einstein's philosophy of science to support his contention.



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Recent scholars have attempted to remake epistemology as a purely subjectivist enterprise. Elie Zahar argues convincingly that rational metaphysics is both relevant and crucial to scientific research and discovery, and presents case studies on the development of the atomic theory and Einstein's philosophy of science to support his contention.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.24 Inches (W) x .68 Inches (D)
Weight: .91 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Metaphysics
Publisher: Open Court
Format: Paperback
Author: Elie Zahar
Language: English
Street Date: June 28, 2007
TCIN: 1011489032
UPC: 9780812696035
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-3068
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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