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Progress and Its Problems: Towards a Theory of Scientific Growth,New
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A book that shakes philosophy of science to its roots. Laudan both destroys and creates. With detailed, scathing criticisms, he attacks the 'pregnant confusions' in extant philosophies of science. The progress they espouse derives from strictly empirical criteria, he complains, and this clashes with historical evidence. Accordingly, Laudan constructs a remedy from historical examples that involves nothing less than the redefinition of scientific rationality and progress . . . Surprisingly, after this reshuffling, science still looks like a nobleand progressiveenterprise ... The glory of Laudan's system is that it preserves scientific rationality and progress in the presence of social influence. We can admit extrascientific influences without lapsing into complete relativism. . . a must for both observers and practitioners of science.' Physics Today 'A critique and substantial revision of the historic theories of scientific rationality and progress (Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos, Feyerabend, etc.). Laudan focuses on contextual problem solving effectiveness (carefully defined) as a criterion for progress, and expands the notion of 'paradigm' to a 'research tradition,' thus providing a metaempirical basis for the commensurability of competing theories. From this perspective, Laudan suggests revised programs for history and philosophy of science, the history of ideas, and the sociology of science. A superb work, closely argued, clearly written, and extensively annotated, this book will become a widely required text in intermediate courses.'Choice
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Progress and Its Problems'? A: The book critiques existing philosophies of science, arguing for a redefinition of scientific rationality and progress based on historical examples and contextual problem solving effectiveness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Progress and Its Problems' is Larry Laudan.
- Q: When was 'Progress and Its Problems' published? A: The book was published on October 27, 1978.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: It covers topics related to the philosophy of science, including critiques of historical theories of scientific rationality and the evolution of scientific progress.
- Q: How many pages does 'Progress and Its Problems' have? A: The book contains 268 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Progress and Its Problems' suitable for students? A: Yes, it is recommended as a required text for intermediate courses in the history and philosophy of science.
- Q: Does the book provide a new perspective on scientific theories? A: Yes, Laudan expands the notion of 'paradigm' to 'research tradition', offering a meta-empirical basis for the commensurability of competing theories.
- Q: What is a key takeaway from 'Progress and Its Problems'? A: A key takeaway is that it preserves scientific rationality and progress while acknowledging the influence of social factors, challenging the idea of complete relativism.