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Springer - Fact, Faith and Fiction in the Development of Science

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Explore the profound history of scientific progress in this posthumous work by the late Professor R. Hooykaas (1906-1994). Based on the Gifford Lectures given at the University of St Andrews in 1976, this volume offers a lifetime of historical thought regarding how scientific advancement occurs over the centuries. Hooykaas examines the complex ways the human mind manages to interpret the natural world. He addresses the tension between our capacity for discovery and our inherent subjectivity. The study provides a deep look into how we come to terms with the unexpected patterns of nature through different lenses of understanding. Central to this scholarly work is the distinction between facts, faith, and fiction. The author explores how facts are provided by nature but remain subject to human interpretation, and how broad conceptions like the idea of order shape our scientific worldview. This book serves as a significant contribution to the Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science series, offering an erudite perspective for students and historians alike.

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Based on the prestigious Gifford Lectures delivered at the University of St Andrews in 1976.

Contains the collected historical thought of Professor R. Hooykaas, spanning his career from 1906 to 1994.

Part of the Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science series, volume 205.

Examines the relationship between human subjectivity and the process of scientific discovery.

Analyzes the distinctions between natural facts, faith-based conceptions, and scientific fiction.

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Brand: Springer
Format: Paperback
ASIN: 9048152488
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Historiography
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 December 2010
Listed Since: 20 September 2010

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