Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Philosophy of Science Presentation: Bibliography

Thanks again to everyone who came out last night for Ginger Nedblake's presentation on the Philosophy of Science. Mystery noises aside, it seems as though a good time was had by all.

As promised, the rest of this entry is part of Ginger's bibliography from the presentation. Email us if you have questions, or post them in the comments. Thanks!

Free Resources


Partial Bibliography


  • An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science by Rudolf Carnap

  • Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder - The Introduction to Philosophy course you wish you had.

  • Godel, Escher, Bach: and Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas R. Hofstadter

  • Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction by Samir Okasha (part of the Oxford Very Short Introductions series - watch for them in the store!)

  • A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell - a classic

  • Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge by Edward O. Wilson


Finally: Challenge Your Own Assumptions: Examples


  • Animal Liberation by Peter Singer

  • The Life You Can Save: Acting Now to End World Poverty by Peter Singer


Thanks again to everyone, and we'll see you next time!

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