"Be Friends with Truth: Philosophical Reflections on Modern Science

Author: Li Jianhui
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: One of the "Eight Winds Literary Series," this collection includes 30 essays and articles written by Dr. Li Jianhui, a philosopher of science. It is divided into six parts:
1. The Nature of Life;
2. Computationalism;
3. The Nature of Space and Time;
4. Scientificism and Humanistic Philosophy;
5. Science, Technology, and Society;
6. Random Notes on Academic Exchanges.
The selected content spans fields such as the philosophy of life sciences, the philosophy of physical sciences, the philosophy of complex systems science, and science, technology, and society, providing a relatively comprehensive reflection of the author's years of research. Among them, the discussions on the philosophical issues of life sciences, computationalism, and artificial life hold particularly high academic value and theoretical significance.
"Friends with Truth—Philosophical Reflections on Modern Science" is a compilation of some of Li Jianhui's research over the years. The content is comprehensive, covering fields such as the philosophy of life sciences, the philosophy of physical sciences, the philosophy of complex systems science, and science, technology, and society. The research is in-depth, as the author is familiar with the latest developments in the field of philosophy of science both domestically and internationally and possesses rich material. On some issues, especially those related to the philosophy of life sciences and computationalism, the author presents unique insights. A significant portion of the book, such as the philosophy of artificial life, represents the author's first domestic research in the field. Therefore, the book holds certain theoretical significance and academic value. The publication of this book is expected to contribute to the advancement of the study of philosophy of science in China, particularly in the research of natural science philosophy.