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In 'Science in the Looking Glass', the author discusses the basis for scientists' claims to knowledge about the world. He looks at science historically, emphasizing not only the achievements of scientists from Galileo onwards, but also their mistakes.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Davies, E. B. (Edward Brian)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.
Subjects:
Science.
Science > History.
Science > Philosophy.
Sciences.
Sciences > Histoire.
sciences (philosophy)
science (modern discipline)
Science
Science > Philosophy
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:In 'Science in the Looking Glass', the author discusses the basis for scientists' claims to knowledge about the world. He looks at science historically, emphasizing not only the achievements of scientists from Galileo onwards, but also their mistakes.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 295 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-287) and index.
ISBN:0199219184
9780199219186
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6611149821
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