Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science [2 ed.] 1405195630, 9781405195638

Updated throughout and with three entirely new chapters,Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy ofScie

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Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science [2 ed.]
1405195630, 9781405195638

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