{"title":"Angela Potochnik","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Angela Potochnik collection, where you will discover insightful works at the intersection of philosophy and science. Angela Potochnik is a distinguished philosopher whose scholarly pursuits delve into the philosophy of science, scientific explanation, and the role of idealisation in scientific practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her noteworthy contributions is the book \u003cem\u003eIdealization and the Aims of Science\u003c\/em\u003e, which explores how scientific models, though often simplified or idealised, are crucial in enhancing our understanding of the natural world. Her work challenges readers to consider the nuances of scientific methods and their implications for knowledge acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Potochnik's books are essential for anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of science, whether you are a student, a scholar, or simply someone with a passion for understanding how we make sense of the universe. Her writing is both accessible and thought-provoking, making complex ideas understandable for a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy exploring the works of Angela Potochnik, where philosophy and science intertwine to illuminate the aims and achievements of scientific inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"idealization-and-the-aims-of-science-by-angela-potochnik-9780226759449","title":"Idealization and the Aims of Science","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScience is the study of our world, as it is in its messy reality. Nonetheless, science requires idealization to function—if we are to attempt to understand the world, we have to find ways to reduce its complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIdealization and the Aims of Science\u003c\/i\u003e shows just how crucial idealization is to science and why it matters. Beginning with the acknowledgment of our status as limited human agents trying to make sense of an exceedingly complex world, Angela Potochnik moves on to explain how science aims to depict and make use of causal patterns—a project that makes essential use of idealization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe offers case studies from a number of branches of science to demonstrate the ubiquity of idealization, shows how causal patterns are used to develop scientific explanations, and describes how the necessarily imperfect connection between science and truth leads to researchers’ values influencing their findings. The resulting book is a tour de force, a synthesis of the study of idealization that also offers countless new insights and avenues for future exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000643076332,"sku":"9780226759449","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19822773482268.jpg?v=1763292963"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/angela-potochnik.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}