Description
Reconsiders the role of formal logic in the analytic approach to philosophy, using cutting-edge mathematical techniques to elucidate twentieth-century debates.
About the Author
Hans Halvorson is Stuart Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University, New Jersey. He has written extensively on philosophical issues in physics and the other sciences, on mathematical logic, and on the relationship between science and religion.
Reviews
'This book offers a masterful and comprehensive treatment of the metalogical concepts, distinctions and theorems with which modern philosophy of science is so heavily involved. Both students and professionals in the field can expect to learn much from Halvorson's patient and lucid exposition. Any serious student of general philosophy of science will want to refer to it repeatedly.' Arif Ahmed, University of Cambridge
'The book is effectively organized, interspersing formal results and helpful examples among purely textual sections containing thought-provoking discussion ... scholars interested in fresh insights into past and current stances/arguments/positions in the philosophy of science, Halvorson's book will be of great value.' R. DeWitt, Choice
'Hans Halvorson's The Logic in Philosophy of Science is highly impressive-technically astute and philosophically accomplished ... [this] is obviously a work of technical brilliance and philosophical acumen.' T. Parent, Metascience
Book Information
ISBN 9781107527744
Author Hans Halvorson
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 540g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 174mm * 16mm