What is science? Is science objective? Can science explain everything? Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science. Beginning with a concise history of science, it examines the nature of scientific reasoning, scientific explanation, and the theory/evidence relation. Looking at scientific revolutions and scientific change, it asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas develop over time and discusses realist versus anti-realist attitudes towards science. It concludes by considering the role of science in society, and ethical questions surrounding modern science.

什么是科学？科学是客观的吗？科学能解释一切吗？科学哲学。简短介绍》探讨了当代科学哲学的主要主题和理论。从简明的科学史开始，它研究了科学推理的性质、科学解释以及理论/证据关系。在审视科学革命和科学变革时，它问道，科学思想随着时间的推移是否有可辨识的模式，并讨论了现实主义与反现实主义对科学的态度。报告最后考虑了科学在社会中的作用，以及围绕现代科学的伦理问题。