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Springer - Scientific Discovery, Logic, and Rationality 56

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Explore the complex evolution of scientific thought with Scientific Discovery, Logic, and Rationality, part of the Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science series (Volume 56). This academic work examines the shift in how the philosophy of science approaches the concept of discovery. For generations, the process of scientific discovery was often viewed as an inscrutable or ineffable domain, leaving the philosophy of science to focus primarily on the context of justification. This text addresses the changing landscape as the exclusivity of the logical reconstruction program faced scrutiny and critiques of justification emerged. It provides a deep look into how the understanding of discovery has moved from being considered an intractable mystery to a central subject of philosophical inquiry. Ideal for students, researchers, and historians, this volume offers a detailed look at the transition from logical positivism and logical empiricism toward more modern perspectives. It serves as a significant resource for those studying the history of science and the philosophical frameworks that shape our understanding of how new knowledge is attained.

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Part of the respected Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science series, specifically volume 56.

Examines the historical shift from focusing on the context of justification to the study of scientific discovery.

Provides analysis of the logical positivist and logical empiricist movements in the philosophy of science.

Explores the critique of the logical reconstruction program and the development of new philosophical frameworks.

A valuable resource for academic study in the fields of historiography and the philosophy of science.

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Brand: Springer
Format: paperback
ASIN: 9027710708
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Historiography
Domain: Amazon UK
Publication Date: 31 May 1980
Listed Since: 09 December 2006

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