Philosophy of science studies the methods, theories, and concepts used by scientists. It mainly developed as a field in its own right during the twentieth century and is now a diversified and lively research area. This book surveys the current state of the discipline by focusing on central themes like confirmation of scientific hypotheses, scientific explanation, causality, the relationship between science and metaphysics, scientific change, the relationship between philosophy of science and science studies, the role of theories and models, unity of science. These themes define general philosophy of science. The book also presents sub-disciplines in the philosophy of science dealing with the main sciences: logic, mathematics, physics, biology, medicine, cognitive science, linguistics, social sciences, and economics. While it is common to address the specific philosophical problems raised by physics and biology in such a book, the place assigned to the philosophy of special sciences is much more unusual. Most authors collaborate on a regular basis in their research or teaching and share a common vision of philosophy of science and its place within philosophy and academia in general. The chapters have been written in close accordance with the three editors, thus achieving strong unity of style and tone.

IntroductionPart I1. Scientific Explanation Denis Bonnay2. Confirmation and Induction Mika?l Cozic3.Causality Max Kistler4. Metaphysics of Science as Naturalized Metaphysics Michael Esfeld5. Theories and Models Marion Vorms6. Scientific Change Anouk Barberousse and Marion Vorms7. Philosophy of Science and Science Studies Anouk Barberousse8. Reduction and Emergence Pascal LudwigPart II9. Philosophy of Logic Philippe de Rouilhan10. Philosophy of Mathematics Denis Bonnay and Jacques Dubucs11. Philosophy of Physics Anouk Barberousse12. Philosophy of Biology Thomas Pradeu13. Philosophy of Medicine ?lodie Giroux and Ma?l Lemoine14. Philosophy of Social Sciences Jon Elster and H?l?ne Landermore15. Philosophy of Economics Mika?l Cozic16. Philosophy of Cognitive Science Daniel Andler17. Philosophy of Linguistics Paul ?gr?