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Jan 1, 1949 — —· 77 yrs

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James Robert Brown

Also known as: J. R. Brown, James Rob Brown

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James Robert Brown FRSC (born 1949) is a Canadian philosopher of science. He is an emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto. In the philosophy of mathematics, he has advocated mathematical Platonism, visual reasoning, and in the philosophy of science he has defended scientific realism mostly against anti-realist views associated with social constructivism. He has also argued for the socialization of medical research (especially pharmaceutical research). He is largely known for his work on thought experiments. -Wikipedia

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A recent issue of Physics World lists the ten "most beautiful experiments" of all time, the result of a poll of contemporary physicists (Crease, 2002; see also Rogers, 2002).

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Contemporary debates in philosophy of science

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An accessible introduction to the major topics in contemporary philosophy of science, including empiricism, confirmation, realism, laws, causation, explanation and the philosophies of physics, biology, psychology, and the social sciences.

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Smoke and mirrors

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When young Erin Hartsock joins the staff committed to electing Congresswoman Rosemary White Marshall senator from Virginia, she foresees nothing more than boring secretarial work for a slightly -more-interesting-than-usual boss. But as the campaign heats up, Erin finds herself fascinated by the charismatic candidate and her surrounding rogues., gallery of advisers, and volunteers; bold and blustery campaign manager Joe Esler, fiercely overprotective personal secretary Kay Goodrick, smoothly analytical legal expert Jeff Ross, handsome and hotheaded media manager Nick McDermott, and the mysteriously reclusive researcher Will Gates. Soon, however, the campaign flares up in more startling and sinister ways: a series of increasingly dangerous fires, and unmistakably violent attack, a seemingly accidental death.... Among Erin's new found friends, colleagues, and lover, a secret waits. A secret so dark, so terrifying, its bearer will stop at nothing. Here is a no-holds-barred look at the high stakes game played by the powers behind the power, where murder is the ultimate trump card - a game of smoke and mirrors from America's mistress of romantic suspense.

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Constructivism and science

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