Readings in Philosophy of Science: Introduction to the Foundations and Cultural Aspects of the Sciences

abstract analysis Anti-Dühring applied assertion assumption atomic atomic physics atomic theory behavior believe called causal cause character complex concepts criminal law cultural deduction definition Descartes determined dialectic doctrine effect Einstein's elementary particles elements empirical empiricism Engels entities euclidean euclidean geometry example existence experience experimental explain expressions fact factors formulation function fundamental geometry Gestalt psychology hypothesis ideas individual interpretation kind knowledge language Leibniz logical mathematical matter means measure mechanics ment mental metaphysical mind modern motion natural science objects observation operations organism particles phenomena philosophers physicist position possible postulates predict present principles probability problem propositions psychoanalytic psychology question reality reason regard relation result rules scientific method scientists sense social sciences society space specific statement structure theoretical theory of relativity things thought tion true truth universal validity W. V. Quine words world picture