Special Issue on Philosophy of Science

Philosophy of Science discusses metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical issues related to the practice and goals of modern science. It is concerned with all the assumptions, foundations, methods, implications of science, and with the use and merit of science. The goal of this special issue is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in the area of Philosophy of Science.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Philosophy of Science. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Analysis and reductionism
• Criticism of science
• Epistemology
• Law of nature
• Logical positivism and logical empiricism
• Metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical issues
• Philosophy and natural science
• Philosophy of particular sciences
• Scientific explanation
• Scientific realism and instrumentalism
• Scientific reasoning
• Theories of explanation

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Philosophy of Science” should be selected during your submission.

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