The first in-depth reference to the field that combines scientific knowledge with philosophical inquiry, this "Encyclopedia" brings together a team of leading scholars to provide over 130 entries on the essential concepts in the philosophy of science. The areas covered include biology, chemistry, epistemology and metaphysics, physics, psychology and mind, the social sciences, and key figures in the combined studies of science and philosophy. Destined to become the most authoritative presentation of the field available, this "Encyclopedia" supplements the classic "Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy" by providing more in-depth coverage of philosophy of science topics.