Theory and Reality: Philosophy of Science by Peter Godfrey-Smith | Book Club

Full Title: Theory and Reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science

Suggested by: Brandon W.
Pages to read: 308
ISBN: 9780226300634 (Originally listed edition)
ISBN: 9780226771137 (Edition I am using)

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While reading the book, consider the below questions:
•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?
•What are some limitations of the book?
•To whom would you suggest this book?
•What makes science a science?
•What is the problem with induction?
•What is the difference between normative and descriptive theories?
•What is epistemology?
•What is empiricism?
•How does falsification function?
•Can a theory be proven?
•Feminism in science?
•How much to simplify?
•What is Bayesian analysis?
•What is truth?
•Was there a scientific revolution?
•How did the scientist think about religion?
•How can facts be manufactures?
•How to simplify?
•What is unification theory?
•Are scientists open-minded?
•What is the role of math in science?

Your questions are important and will take priority. If you have questions about the book's content or related ideas, either let me know what your questions are or raise them during the discussion.