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The Nature of Classification

Relationships and Kinds in the Natural Sciences
By:J. Wilkins; M. Ebach
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9780230347922
eText ISBN:9781137318121
Edition:0
Copyright:2014
Format:Reflowable

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Discussing the generally ignored issue of the classification of natural objects in the philosophy of science, this book focuses on knowledge and social relations, and offers a way to understand classification as a necessary aspect of doing science.