Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Science

<i>Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Science</i> contains sixteen original essays by leading authors in the philosophy of science, each one defending the affirmative or negative answer to one of eight specific questions, including: Are there laws of social science? Are causes physically connected to their effects? Is the mind a system of modules shaped by natural selection? <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Brings together fresh debates on eight of the most controversial issues in the philosophy of science.<br /> </li> <li>Questions addressed include: “Are there laws of social science?”; “Are causes physically connected to their effects?”; “Is the mind a system of modules shaped by natural selection?”<br /> </li> <li>Each question is treated by a pair of opposing essays written by eminent scholars, and especially commissioned for the volume.<br /> </li> <li>Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, and paves the way for further discussion.<br /> </li> <li>Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in contemporary philosophy of science, whilst also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers.</li> </ul>