Models and Methods in the Philosophy of Science: Selected Essays

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The volume comprises thirty-one articles exploring the philosophy of science and foundational issues since 1970, structured into five main sections. It begins with general methodology, emphasizing formal methods and the plurality of science. The second part focuses on probabilistic approaches to causality and explanation, while the third highlights representation theorems in probability and measurement. The fourth section delves into the foundations of physics, addressing topics like quantum mechanics, and the final part examines the foundations of psychology, particularly learning and perception.