Copernicus, Darwin, & Freud: Revolutions in the History and Philosophy of Science By Friedel Weinert(auth.)
2008 | 294 Pages | ISBN: 1405181842 | PDF | 3 MB
Using Copernicanism, Darwinism, and Freudianism as examples of scientific traditions, Copernicus, Darwin and Freud takes a philosophical look at these three revolutions in thought to illustrate the connections between science and philosophy. Shows how these revolutions in thought lead to philosophical consequences Provides extended case studies of Copernicanism, Darwinism, and Freudianism Integrates the history of science and the philosophy of science like no other text Covers both the philosophy of natural and social science in one volume Content: Chapter 1 Nicolaus Copernicus: The Loss of Centrality (pages 3-92): Chapter 2 Charles Darwin: The Loss of Rational Design (pages 93-184): Chapter 3 Sigmund Freud: The Loss of Transparency (pages 185-270):