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Tom Spits,
Andrea Sangiacomo,
Doina-Cristina Rusu,
Han Thomas Adriaenssen,
Katarina M.,
Jasper Geurink,
and
Linda Ham
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- Understanding ‘science’
- Aristotelian ‘science’ vs. the ‘new’ science
- Experience, experiments and instruments
- The role of scientific hypotheses
- Science and society
- Science, religion and secularisation
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific method, including its history, strengths, and limitations. It classic work in the field of philosophy of science and is highly relevant to the study of the scientific method.
Provides a historical overview of the scientific revolution, focusing on the development of the scientific method and its impact on our understanding of the world. It is an excellent resource for students who are interested in the history of science.
Classic work in the field of philosophy of science that argues that science progresses through a series of scientific revolutions. It challenging but rewarding read for students who are interested in the nature of scientific progress.
Popular and accessible introduction to physics. It is written by Nobel laureate Richard P. Feynman and provides a clear and concise explanation of the scientific method. It valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about the fundamental principles of science.
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Popular and accessible introduction to astronomy. It is written by renowned scientist Carl Sagan and provides a fascinating overview of the universe. It valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about the scientific method and the wonders of the cosmos.
Popular and accessible introduction to science. It is written by journalist Bill Bryson and provides a humorous and engaging overview of the history of science. It valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about the scientific method and the development of scientific knowledge.
Pulitzer Prize-winning history of the Manhattan Project, the top-secret project that developed the atomic bomb. It fascinating and detailed account of the scientific and technical challenges that were overcome in order to build the bomb. It valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about the scientific method and the impact of science on society.
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Nobel Prize-winning memoir of the discovery of the structure of DNA. It fascinating and personal account of the scientific process and the challenges that were overcome in order to make this groundbreaking discovery. It valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about the scientific method and the impact of science on our understanding of the world.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning exploration of the relationship between mathematics, art, and music. It thought-provoking and challenging read that provides a unique perspective on the scientific method and the nature of creativity. It valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about the scientific method and its applications in the real world.
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Popular and accessible introduction to mathematics. It is written by mathematician Steven Henry Strogatz and provides a clear and concise explanation of the scientific method. It valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about the fundamental principles of science.
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Passionate defense of science and its importance to society. It is written by physicist James Trefil and provides a clear and concise explanation of the scientific method. It valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about the scientific method and its applications in the real world.
Thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between science and morality. It is written by psychologist Michael Shermer and provides a clear and concise explanation of the scientific method. It valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about the scientific method and its applications in the real world.
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Fascinating exploration of the language of science. It is written by physicist Simon Singh and provides a clear and concise explanation of the scientific method. It valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about the scientific method and its applications in the real world.
Offers a good starting point for a comprehensive understanding of the Scientific Revolution, with chapters covering subtopics on this subject.
Explores the concept of a paradigm shift in the history and philosophy of science, including an analysis of how scientific revolutions occur.
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Explores the history of astronomy and the development of man's understanding of the universe from ancient times to the Scientific Revolution.
Examines the impact of the Copernican Revolution on Western thought, including its influence on the development of modern science.
Provides a broad overview of the intellectual history of modern science, including the Scientific Revolution.
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Explores the social and cultural context of the Scientific Revolution, including the role of institutions and patronage.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the Scientific Revolution, covering its origins, development, and impact.
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