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Philosophy of Science

By: Geoffrey Gorham
Narrated by: Robert Meldrum
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The world hasn’t met with destruction on any of the long list of predicted doomsday dates, but the possibility may have got you thinking: has science created more problems than it has solved? What is the point of science at all?

Geoffrey Gorham considers these questions and explores the social and ethical implications of science by linking them to issues facing scientists today: human extinction, extraterrestrial intelligence, space colonisation and more.

©2009 Geoffrey Gorham (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing Biological Sciences Environment Philosophy Science

Editor reviews

Many of the greatest scientists in history have taken a very philosophical approach to their work - that is, they have been concerned with science's fundamental problems. As it turns out, philosophy is very much concerned with science, as this incisive audiobook concerning the philosophical reflection on science from Macalester College Professor of Philosophy Geoffrey Gorham proves. A polished and dignified performance from multitalented actor Robert Meldrum infuses Gorham's words with a thoughtful quality, making this an engrossing listen. Tackling questions such as "Is scientific knowledge different from other types of knowledge?" and "Is science getting close to the absolute truth?", this performance is ideal listening for anyone concerned with science's core meaning.

Critic reviews

"An excellent and well-written contribution... which serves as a good example that clear and rigorous writing needn't always be overly dry." (The Review of Metaphysics)
”Lively, accessible and clear-headed. Good for the beginning student and for anyone wishing (for) guidance on how to start thinking philosophically about science.” (Helen Longino – Clarence Irving Lewis Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University)
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I struggled somewhat with the narrator, just not for me, but great book, I like how values were taken into account for how science is created (discovered - depends on what you believe :D)

Interesting book, broad scope, wise

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