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Chapter Contents
The metaphysical basis of science The object of scientific inquiry The epistemic possibility of objects The nature of a scientific object The objectives of science Explanations in general Scientific explanation Methodology and progress Problem(s) of demarcation Science versus pseudoscience Natural versus social sciences The moral question Facts and values Good science: conservative versus radical ethics Conclusion 9 10 10 12 13 13 15 22 23 23 23 25 25 25 26
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This chapter attempts to explain what science is by discussing competing answers from philosophers of science to six different questions.