The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Science

Notes on Contributors.
<p>Preface.</p>
<p>1. A Brief Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science (and prognostications about its future): Peter Machamer (University of Pittsburgh).</p>
<p>2. Philosophy of Science: Classic Debates, Standard Problems, Future Prospects: John Worrall (London School of Economics).</p>
<p>3. Explanation: Jim Woodward (California Institute of Technology).</p>
<p>4. Structures of Scientific Theories: Carl F. Craver (Washington University, Saint Louis).</p>
<p>5. Reduction, Emergence and Explanation: Michael Silberstein (Elizabethtown College).</p>
<p>6. Models, Metaphors and Analogies: Daniela Bailer–Jones (University of Pittsburgh).</p>
<p>7. Experiment and Observation: James Bogen (University of Pittsburgh).</p>
<p>8. Induction and Probability: Alan Hajek (California Institute of Technology) and Ned Hall (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).</p>
<p>9. Philosophy of Space–Time Physics: Craig Callender (University of California at San Diego) and Carl Hoefer (London School of Economics).</p>
<p>10 . Interpreting Quantum Theories: Laura Ruetsche (University of Pittsburgh).</p>
<p>11. Evolution: Roberta L. Millstein (California State University, Hayward).</p>
<p>12. Molecular and Developmental Biology: Paul Griffiths (University of Pittsburgh).</p>
<p>13. Cognitive science: Rick Grush (University of California, San Diego).</p>
<p>14. Philosophy of Social Science: Harold Kincaid (University of Alabama at Birmingham).</p>
<p>15. Feminist Philosophy of Science: Lynn Hankinson Nelson (University of Missouri–St. Louis).</p>