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Matt Carter's Minds and Computers: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence explores the philosophical questions surrounding AI, focusing on theories like computationalism and functionalism. It examines the relationship between human minds and computers, the nature of mental representation, and the potential of AI to replicate human cognition. This interdisciplinary approach is vital for understanding AI’s future in cognitive science.

Bertrand Russell's A History of Western Philosophy emphasizes the central role of epistemology in modern philosophy, exploring the evolution of knowledge theories. It highlights skepticism's impact, the integration of logic in clarifying philosophical questions, and the limits of empirical methods. The book underscores philosophy's unique position between science and theology.

Nancy Cartwright's How the Laws of Physics Lie argues that fundamental laws in physics describe idealized models rather than reality. She emphasizes the importance of phenomenological laws and causal explanations for practical knowledge. The book challenges traditional views of scientific explanation, highlighting the limitations of theoretical laws

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics explores how moral knowledge is acquired through experience and habitual practice. It emphasizes practical wisdom (phronesis) as essential for applying ethical principles in real-life situations. The work is important for highlighting the role of reason and deliberation in achieving virtue and making sound moral decisions.

Thomas Kuhn’s The Structure of Scientific Revolutions argues that scientific progress occurs through paradigm shifts rather than gradual accumulation. These shifts happen when anomalies challenge the prevailing scientific framework, leading to a crisis and revolution. The book is crucial for understanding the dynamic, non-linear nature of scientific advancement.

Popper's masterpiece in epistemology is a must-read for all researchers and scientists as well as anyone interested in understanding how both research and science are being conducted thus shaping our present and future

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