The rationality of science /

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A clear, original and systematic introduction to philosophy of science which examines the theories of Popper, Lakatos, Kuhn and Feyerabend before proposing a new, temperate rationalist perspective.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Newton-Smith, W.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boston : Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1981.
Series:International library of philosophy.
Subjects:
Science > Philosophy.
Rationalism.
Methodology.
Methods
Sciences > Philosophie.
Rationalisme.
Méthodologie.
rationalism (philosophy)
methodology.
SCIENCE > Philosophy & Social Aspects.
Rationalismus
Wissenschaftstheorie
Natuurwetenschappen.
Filosofie.
Wetenschappelijke technieken.
Rationaliteit.
Philosophie des sciences.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Book Cover; Title; Contents; Acknowledgements; The Rational Image; Observation, Theory and Truth; Popper; The Irrational Rationalist; In Search of the Methodologist's Stone; T.S. Kuhn: From Revolutionary to Social Democrat; Feyerabend, the Passionate Liberal; Theories are Incommensurable?; The Thesis of Verisimilitude; Scientific Method; Strong Programmes; Temperate Rationalism; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

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