University Press of America
Pages: 290
Trim: 7¼ x 9
978-0-7618-3511-0 • Paperback • July 2006 • $60.99 • (£47.00)
Mariano Artigas is a full Professor of Philosophy of Science at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain. A celebrated scholar, Artigas received a Ph.D. in Physics and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Barcelona. He is an accomplished author with more than 15 books published, including the original Spanish version of Knowing Things for Sure (Filosofía de la Ciencia Experimental). Translator Alan McCone, Jr. has 25 years of experience in scientific research and currently is the principle investigator into the foundations of physics at the Occidental Science Institute in San Francisco, California. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Maryland.
Part 1 Translator's Preface
Part 2 Preface to the American Edition
Part 3 Acknowledgements
Part 4 Introduction
Chapter 5 1. The Aim of Science
Chapter 6 2. Types of Scientific Activity
Chapter 7 3. The Scientific Method
Chapter 8 4. Theoretical Constructs
Chapter 9 5. Scientific Objectivity
Chapter 10 6. Science and Truth
Chapter 11 7. The Progress of Science
Chapter 12 8. The Philosophical Impact of Science
Part 13 Epilogue
Part 14 Notes
Part 15 Glossary
Part 16 Bibliography
Part 17 Author Index
Part 18 Subject Index
Part 19 Author Biographical Sketch
The author's considerable knowledge of physics, and in general of the history of science, allows him to illustrate his arguments with examples taken from important works…It is clear, I think, from these few selections, that the author seeks to write with balance and fairness, taking into account the contributions of a variety of viewpoints and interests…This is only a glimpse of the contents of a work that merits careful reading by anyone with an interest in science
— Dr. James Kelly, mercatornet.com
Mariano Artigas ranks among the most thought-provoking philosophers of science in the world today. In 'Knowing Things for Sure,' he explores foundational aspects of experimental science, bringing clarity and insight to a subject that should captivate and intrigue philosophers and scientists alike.
— Trevor Lipscombe, Johns Hopkins University, author of Albert Einstein: A Biography