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Science And The Quest For Reality : (main trends of the modern world) Tauber Alfred I.

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London Palgrave Macmillan 1996Edition: 1st edDescription: ‎ 438 p 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inchesISBN:
  • 9780333646328
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 501 TAU
Summary: Science and the Quest for Reality is an interdisciplinary anthology that situates contemporary science within its complex philosophical, historical, and sociological contexts. The anthology is divided between, firstly, characterizing science as an intellectual activity and, secondly, defining its social role. The philosophical and historical vicissitudes of science's truth claims has raised profound questions concerning the role of science in society beyond its technological innovations.
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English Books Anna Centenary Library 5TH FLOOR, A WING 501 TAU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 306686

Science and the Quest for Reality is an interdisciplinary anthology that situates contemporary science within its complex philosophical, historical, and sociological contexts. The anthology is divided between, firstly, characterizing science as an intellectual activity and, secondly, defining its social role. The philosophical and historical vicissitudes of science's truth claims has raised profound questions concerning the role of science in society beyond its technological innovations.

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