How Long to Read Philosophy of Science: An Introduction

How Long Does it Take to Read Philosophy of Science: An Introduction?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 38 minutes to read Philosophy of Science: An Introduction 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 realistic 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 a description of a newly emergent specialty called computational philosophy of science, in which computerized discovery systems create and test new scientific theories. It also examines the essentials of the underlying realistic neopragmatist philosophy of language that has made philosophy of science a coherent and analytical discipline, and that has given new meaning to such key terms as "theory", "observation" and "explanation".

How long is Philosophy of Science: An Introduction?

Philosophy of Science: An Introduction by Thomas J. Hickey is 274 pages long, and a total of 69,596 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 20 minutes to read Philosophy of Science: An Introduction aloud.

What Reading Level is Philosophy of Science: An Introduction?

Philosophy of Science: An Introduction 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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