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Peter Vickers examines 'inconsistent theories' in the history of science - theories which, though contradictory, are held to be extremely useful. He argues that these 'theories' are actually significantly different entities, and warns that the traditional goal of philosophy to ma...

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Main Author: Vickers, Peter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Subjects:
Science > Philosophy.
SCIENCE > Philosophy & Social Aspects.
Science > Philosophy
Inkonsistenz
Wissenschaftstheorie
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Peter Vickers examines 'inconsistent theories' in the history of science - theories which, though contradictory, are held to be extremely useful. He argues that these 'theories' are actually significantly different entities, and warns that the traditional goal of philosophy to make substantial, general claims about how science works is misguided.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 273 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-268) and index.
ISBN:9780191662973
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