Download or read book A Companion to the Philosophy of Science written by W. Newton-Smith and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2000-04-07 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference guide comprises a survey of all the topical areas, major methods and stances in the philosophy of science. The book contains entries on important figures in the history of the philosophy of science and a comprehensive account of areas of contemporary interest.