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Originally published in German in 1935, this monograph anticipated solutions to problems of scientific progress, the truth of scientific fact and the role of error in science now associated with the work of Thomas Kuhn and others. Arguing that every scientific concept and theoryincluding his ownis culturally conditioned, Fleck was appreciably ahead of his time. And as Kuhn observes in his foreword, 'Though much has occurred since its publication, it remains a brilliant and largely unexploited resource.''To many scientists just as to many historians and philosophers of science facts are things that simply are the case: they are discovered through properly passive observation of natural reality. To such views Fleck replies that facts are invented, not discovered. Moreover, the appearance of scientific facts as discovered things is itself a social construction, a made thing. A work of transparent brilliance, one of the most significant contributions toward a thoroughly sociological account of scientific knowledge.'Steven Shapin, Science
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact'? A: 'Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact' discusses the nature of scientific facts, arguing that they are socially constructed and culturally conditioned rather than simply discovered through observation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact' is Ludwik Fleck, a notable figure in the philosophy of science.
- Q: When was the book originally published? A: 'Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact' was originally published in German in 1935.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about scientific knowledge? A: The book offers insights into the construction of scientific knowledge, highlighting that scientific concepts and theories are influenced by cultural contexts.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact' contains 222 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is a new edition, published on August 15, 1981.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact' is available in new condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is bound in paperback.
- Q: Is there a foreword in the book? A: Yes, there is a foreword by Thomas Kuhn, which highlights the significance of Fleck's work.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact' falls under the category of History & Philosophy.