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What is science, and what makes it different from pseudoscience? How do scientific theories explain the world, and can we trust them to reveal the truth about unobservable realities? In Philosophy of Science: Foundations, Methods, and Scientific Inquiry, Torang Siregar offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the philosophical questions that underpin scientific practice. From the demarcation problem and the problem of induction to scientific realism, theory-laden observation, and the role of values in research, this book navigates the major debates that have shaped the field from Aristotle to contemporary philosophy of science. Engaging with both the natural and social sciences, it also explores the philosophies of physics, biology, medicine, psychology, and technology. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in the conceptual foundations of science, this volume provides a clear roadmap through the enduring questions of how science works and what it can truly tell us about the world.