philosophies of science

A form of philosophy of science — The study of the assumptions, foundations, and implications of science, including such questions as what distinguishes science from non-science, what are the aims of science, or what is a successful scientific explanation of a phenomenon.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of philosophy of science
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