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Toward a philosophy of error in science /

History is littered with scientific errors. This contrasts sharply with the image of science as providing a systematic method that reliably yields trustworthy knowledge. 'Toward a Philosophy of Error in Science' resolves this puzzle.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Allchin, Douglas, 1956- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2026]
Subjects:
Errors, Scientific > History.
Science > Methodology.
Science > History.
Erreurs scientifiques > Histoire.
Sciences > Méthodologie.
Sciences > Histoire.
Science > Methodology
Science: general issues.
Popular Science and Nature.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:History is littered with scientific errors. This contrasts sharply with the image of science as providing a systematic method that reliably yields trustworthy knowledge. 'Toward a Philosophy of Error in Science' resolves this puzzle.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197827703
0197827705
9780197827697
0197827691
9780197827680
0197827683