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Unity and diversity in science
pp. 463-522
Résumé
The idea of the unity of science is the historically very important idea of total rationality and objectivity.This idea is a Utopian dream, and a rather dangerous one.The Popperian view of rationality as a goal directed, i.e., as problem-solving, method of trial and error is a better view or rationality .Solutions to problems offer the element of unification, and their criticisms offer the element of diversification.
Détails de la publication
Publié dans:
Cohen Robert S, Wartofsky Mark W (1969) Proceedings of the Boston colloquium for the philosophy of science 1966/1968. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 463-522
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-010-3378-7_17
Citation complète:
Agassi Joseph, 1969, Unity and diversity in science. In R.S. Cohen & M.W. Wartofsky (eds.) Proceedings of the Boston colloquium for the philosophy of science 1966/1968 (463-522). Dordrecht, Springer.