philosophy of science

Philosophy of science is the study of assumptions, foundations, and implications of science. The philosophy of science may be divided into two areas: Epistemology of science and metaphysics of science. Philosophers of science are interested in: the history of concepts and terms and how they are currently used in science; the relation between propositions with arguments (Formal logic); the reasoning connecting hypotheses and conclusions (Scientific method); the manner in which science explains natural phenomena and predicts natural occurrences (observation); the types of reasoning that are used to arrive at scientific conclusions (deduction, induction, abduction); the formulation, scope, and limits of scientific understanding; the means that should be used for determining when scientific information has adequate support (objectivity); and the implications of scientific methods and models, along with the technology that arises from scientific knowledge for the larger society (applied science).
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