This volume has 41 chapters written to honor the 100th birthday of Mario Bunge. It celebrates
the work of this influential Argentine Canadian physicist and philosopher. Contributions show
the value of Bunge's science-informed philosophy and his systematic approach to philosophical
problems.The chapters explore the exceptionally wide spectrum of Bunge's contributions to:
metaphysics methodology and philosophy of science philosophy of mathematics philosophy of
physics philosophy of psychology philosophy of social science philosophy of biology
philosophy of technology moral philosophy social and political philosophy medical philosophy
and education. The contributors include scholars from 16 countries.Bunge combines ontological
realism with epistemological fallibilism. He believes that science provides the best and most
warranted knowledge of the natural and social world and that such knowledge is the only sound
basis for moral decision making and social and political reform. Bunge argues for the unity of
knowledge. In his eyes science and philosophy constitute a fruitful and necessary partnership.
Readers will discover the wisdom of this approach and will gain insight into the utility of
cross-disciplinary scholarship. This anthology will appeal to researchers students and
teachers in philosophy of science social science and liberal education programmes.1.
IntroductionSection I. An Academic Vocation (3 chapters)Section II. Philosophy (12
chapters)Section III. Physics and Philosophy of Physics (4 chapters)Section IV. Cognitive
Science and Philosophy of Mind (2 chapters)Section V. Sociology and Social Theory (4
chapters)Section VI. Ethics and Political Philosophy (3 chapters)Section VII. Biology and
Philosophy of Biology (3 chapters)Section VIII. Mathematics (3 chapters)Section IX. Education
(2 chapters)Section X. Varia (3 chapters)Section XI. Bibliography
