Desiring to learn about the study of the philosophy of science, I availed myself of the remarkably collegial, friendly environment of Bluesky and posted a question there asking for recommendations of books introducing the subject. The response was very encouraging indeed! Therefore I thought, as others might be interested as well, that I’d compile and publish my notes from the replies into the list below, which contains links to all the books that were recommended as well as links to the Bluesky profiles of the people who so kindly recommended them.

Also recommended – by Michele McCarthy – was Sean Carroll’s Mindscape podcast.

A particularly helpful word of advice was also given by Br. Robert Macke, SJ, “I often find that books tend to present *a* philosophy of science rather than cover the topic broadly. The best approach is to read several with different perspectives, and try not to fall into ‘the first book is the right one’ error.

Additionally, and well worth noting, was a comment made by billga2603, “Some would regard philosophy of science as a non productive entirely parasitic enterprise which supports its practitioners and hopefully does not harm science.”

This list will continue to be updated as more recommendations are received.

For those interested in following The Well-read Naturalist’s Bluesky profile, it is @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social.