Abstract

Although it is not immediately evident from the title page, this book is dedicated to William A. Wallace. This will be welcome news indeed to Wallace's many admirers, and a fitting tribute to a scholar who has contributed so much to the history and philosophy of science. The sixteen articles that comprise the volume are almost evenly split between the philosophy and history of science, with seven articles included within philosophy of science in Part I under the rubric of "Contemporary Issues," and nine articles on the history of science in Part II bearing the title "Historical Studies." In a helpful, brief introduction, the editor briefly describes each article, most of which emphasize methodology.