The Structure of Science: Problems in the Logic of Scientific Explanation, Nagel

"The Structure of Science" published in 1961, is a book about the philosophy of science by philosopher Ernest Nagel. In this book, Nagel discusses the nature of scientific inquiry with reference to both natural science and social science. He explores the role of reduction in scientific theories and the relationship of wholes to their parts. The book is considered a classic work and has been praised for Nagel's discussion of reductionism and holism. The book is in vintage “new” condition; it is the original publication of 1961 and it was never used.