Philosophy of Science: A Graphic Guide

What do scientists actually do?

Is science 'value-free'?

How has science evolved through history?

Science is everywhere. It has allowed us to reach outer space, discover the key to human evolution, and to cure diseases that ravaged populations merely decades ago. Science also threatens us with the risks of nuclear holocaust, eugenics and environmental pollution. How do we reconcile the advantages of science with its perils?

 

Introducing Philosophy of Science explores this question and many more. It reveals how science itself and our approach to studying science have changed radically over the last few decades, and in particular examines the development of Science Studies from its origins in the ideas of Thomas Kuhn, Karl Popper, Paul Feyerabend and others.