Philosophy of Science (journal)
Encyclopedia
Philosophy of Science is a peer-reviewed
academic journal
published by the University of Chicago Press
on behalf of the Philosophy of Science Association
. The journal contains essays, discussion articles, and book reviews in the field of the philosophy of science
. The first issue of Philosophy of Science appeared in January 1934.
Past editors have included Robert E. Butts, Merrilee Salmon, Philip Kitcher, Noretta Koertge
, Michael Dickson, and Jeffrey A. Barrett
.
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
academic journal
Academic journal
An academic journal is a peer-reviewed periodical in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published. Academic journals serve as forums for the introduction and presentation for scrutiny of new research, and the critique of existing research...
published by the University of Chicago Press
University of Chicago Press
The University of Chicago Press is the largest university press in the United States. It is operated by the University of Chicago and publishes a wide variety of academic titles, including The Chicago Manual of Style, dozens of academic journals, including Critical Inquiry, and a wide array of...
on behalf of the Philosophy of Science Association
Philosophy of Science Association
The Philosophy of Science Association is an academic organization which promotes further studies and free discussion from diverse standpoints in the field of philosophy of science....
. The journal contains essays, discussion articles, and book reviews in the field of the philosophy of science
Philosophy of science
The philosophy of science is concerned with the assumptions, foundations, methods and implications of science. It is also concerned with the use and merit of science and sometimes overlaps metaphysics and epistemology by exploring whether scientific results are actually a study of truth...
. The first issue of Philosophy of Science appeared in January 1934.
Past editors have included Robert E. Butts, Merrilee Salmon, Philip Kitcher, Noretta Koertge
Noretta Koertge
Noretta Koertge is a philosopher of science noted for her work on Karl Popper and scientific rationality. She worked since 1981 as a Professor in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science and Indiana University and is now an Emeritus Professorship...
, Michael Dickson, and Jeffrey A. Barrett
Jeffrey A. Barrett
Jeffrey A. Barrett is Professor of Logic and Philosophy of Science at the University of California, Irvine.-External links:* - Barrett's article on Hugh Everett III's formulation of quantum mechanics in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.*...
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