The Structure of Science; Problems in the Logic of Scientific Exploration
New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc. [1961], 1961. First edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [6], vii-xiii, [3], 1-618, [6] pp. Bound in green and black cloth with lettering in silver and in gold on the front board and the spine. Price of $10.00 on the front flap of the dust jacket. Jacket designed by beloved children's author Ellen Raskin. Slater 676. In this book Nagel explores the possibility of objective truth, the relationship between natural laws and logical necessity, and scientific methods of proof in chemistry, physics, etc. A nice copy of Nagel's important work in philosophy of science, difficult to find in collectible condition. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #00009709
A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with a touch of edge wear.
Price: $150.00