Scientific Realism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781573928922)

The prolific and indefatigable Mario Bunge has been writing books and articles on almost every facet of philosophy for nearly fifty years. At a time when much contemporary philosophy is mired in obfuscating jargon and devoid of purpose, Bunge's clarity of thought and expression, as well as his commitment to serious philosophical issues, stand out in sharp relief. Because of the sheer size of his published works, which include the monumental eight-volume Treatise on Basic Philosophy (1974-1989), there is a need for a relatively concise volume that provides a panorama of the philosophical system that Bunge has developed. Martin Mahner has admirably filled this need with this thoughtful selection of thirty articles which illustrate most aspects of Bunge's philosophy.The subject areas include metaphysics; epistemology and methodology; moral, social, and political philosophy; and the philosophy of mathematics, physics, psychology, social science, and technology. Spanning the years 1954 to 1999, the selections, including both well-known and wholly new articles, demonstrate the range of Bunge's thought and his systematic approach anchored in scientific realism.

Author: Martin Mahner
ISBN-10: 1573928925
ISBN-13: 9781573928922
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2001
Pages: 438
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 9.28h x 6.40w x 1.50d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 12/01/2001 pg. 20