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Samir Okasha

Author of Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction

6+ Works 891 Members 5 Reviews

About the Author

Samir Okasha is Professor of Philosophy of Science at the University of Bristol.

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Works by Samir Okasha

Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction (2002) 793 copies, 5 reviews

Evolution and the Levels of Selection (2006) 52 copies

Philosophy of Biology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) (2019) 29 copies

Evolution and Rationality: Decisions, Co-operation and Strategic Behaviour (2012) 10 copies

Agents and Goals in Evolution (2018) 6 copies

'Whites and blues: new objections to the theory of evolution ... ' in TLS 5582, 26 March 2010 [review of Fodor &… 1 copy

Associated Works

The Oxford Handbook of Causation (2009) — Contributor — 51 copies

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Gender: male
Occupations: Professor of Philosophy, University of Bristol

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Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction by Samir Okasha

Like most books in this series, full of basic and useful information about this contentious field.

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mykl-s | 4 other reviews | Aug 7, 2023 |

Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction… by Samir Okasha

Does what it promises, well written and I'm glad I read it just in time for Kuhn.

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Harris023 | 4 other reviews | Apr 23, 2023 |

Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction by Samir Okasha

good book for awareness

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Arhama | 4 other reviews | Sep 4, 2022 |

Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction by Samir Okasha

An excellently clear and concise introduction to the philosophy of science. Recommended.

Gareth Southwell is a philosopher, writer and illustrator.

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Gareth.Southwell | 4 other reviews | May 23, 2020 |

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Lakatos Award in Philosophy of Science

Evolution and the Levels of Selection (2009)

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Works: 6
Also by: 1
Members: 891
Popularity: #28,765
Rating: 3.9

Reviews: 5
ISBNs: 34
Languages: 6

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