How Long to Read Philosophy of Science

How Long Does it Take to Read Philosophy of Science?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 50 minutes to read Philosophy of Science by Thomas J. Hickey

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This concise and accessible book is a synthesis of the basic principles of the contemporary pragmatist (or neopragmatist) philosophy of science. It discusses the aim of basic science, the methods of scientific discovery, the criteria for scientific criticism, and the nature of scientific explanation. Included is description of a newly emergent specialty called computational philosophy of science, in which computerized discovery systems create and test new scientific theories. The book also examines the essentials of the underlying pragmatist philosophy of language that has made philosophy of science a coherent and analytical discipline, and that has given new meaning to such key concepts as "theory", "observation" and "explanation". This is the sixth edition.

How long is Philosophy of Science?

Philosophy of Science by Thomas J. Hickey is 230 pages long, and a total of 57,500 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Philosophy of Science Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 14 minutes to read Philosophy of Science aloud.

What Reading Level is Philosophy of Science?

Philosophy of Science is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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