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Explore the fundamental nature of scientific discovery through the penetrating lectures delivered at the 1977 International School for the History of Science in Erice, Sicily. This volume gathers theoretical investigations and detailed case studies from leading scholars addressing one of philosophy's most elusive problems: how scientific breakthroughs actually occur. Drawing on perspectives from scientists, historians, philosophers, social theorists, psychologists, and logicians, the Erice lectures provide multidisciplinary insights into discovery processes. Part of the Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science series (volume 34), this Springer publication offers rigorous academic analysis of scientific discovery mechanisms that continues to challenge and inform contemporary philosophy of science.

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The Erice Lectures 1977 presents theoretical investigations from the International School for the History of Science held in Sicily that summer.

Springer's volume 34 in the Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science series combines case studies with conceptual analysis of discovery.

Multi-perspective approach to scientific discovery includes contributions from historians, philosophers, scientists, psychologists, and social theorists.

Detailed case studies accompany the theoretical framework to illustrate how scientists actually make discoveries across different disciplines.

The lectures address the elusive problem of scientific discovery, examining mechanisms that remain central to contemporary philosophy of science.

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30 November 1980
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