{"title":"Alan Chalmers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the acclaimed author and philosopher of science, Alan Chalmers. Renowned for his contributions to the realm of Science \u0026amp; Nature, Alan Chalmers offers readers a unique peek into the fundamental questions that underpin scientific inquiry and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps his most celebrated work, \u003cem\u003eWhat Is This Thing Called Science?\u003c\/em\u003e, has become an essential read for students, educators, and anyone intrigued by the nuances of scientific theory and methodology. Chalmers has an exceptional ability to demystify complex concepts, making science accessible and enthralling to a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Chalmers' exploration of how scientific knowledge is constructed and how it evolves over time. His books serve as a crucial resource for those eager to deepen their understanding of the scientific processes that shape our perception of the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious reader, Alan Chalmers' works promise to enlighten and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-is-this-thing-called-science-by-alan-chalmers-9780702249631","title":"What Is This Thing Called Science?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brand new edition of an internationally renowned science bestseller, \u003cem\u003eWhat Is This Thing Called Science?\u003c\/em\u003e is now well into its fourth decade. It has become something of a classic worldwide, being available in nineteen languages. Each decade, Alan Chalmers has drawn on his experience as a teacher and researcher to improve and update the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most significant feature of this new, fourth edition is the addition of an extensive postscript. In this section, Chalmers uses the results of his recent research into the history of atomism to illustrate and enliven key themes in the philosophy of science. Identifying the qualitative difference between knowledge of atoms as it figures in contemporary science and metaphysical speculations about atoms common in philosophy since the time of Democritus proves to be a highly revealing and instructive way to pinpoint key features of the answer to the question 'What is this thing called science?'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition ensures that the book holds its place as the leading introduction to the philosophy of science for the foreseeable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342885474540,"sku":"9780702249631","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/140293482438.jpg?v=1743949510"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alan-chalmers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}