Philosophy of Science

Theories of Explanation Theories of Explanation- Entry on explanation in the sciences from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Philosophy of Science Resources Philosophy of Science Resources- Resource page supplementing Bruce Janz' philosophy of science course. Laws of Nature Laws of Nature- Philosophical theories about what it is to be a law; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by John W. Carroll. Scientific Explanation Scientific Explanation- Philosophical theories about the nature of explanation in science; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by James Woodward. Intertheory Relations in Physics Intertheory Relations in Physics- Discussion of theory reduction in science; by Robert Batterman from the Stanford Encyclopedia. Social Dimensions of Scientific Knowledge Social Dimensions of Scientific Knowledge- Discussess the impact of social relations and values on scientific research; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by Helen Longino. Scientific Realism Scientific Realism- Stanford Encyclopedia entry on thesis that science discovers truths about a theory-independent reality; by Richard Boyd. The Nature and Philosophy of Science The Nature and Philosophy of Science- Examines the components, limitations, and popular mistaken beliefs of science and the scientific method. The web page also includes a section… Science Studies Web Server Science Studies Web Server- Resource site at the University of Missouri. Philosophy of Science Philosophy of Science- Essays on philosophy of science from the Proceedings of the Friesian School, Fourth Series. Philsci Archive Philsci Archive- An electronic archive for preprints in the philosophy of science.