Philosophy of Science

A Philosophy of Science is a philosophical discipline that attempts to produce scientific models of science acts (as part of the scientific method).

• Context:
  • It can range from being a Philosophy of Physics, Philosophy of Chemistry, Philosophy of Biology, etc.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Philosophy of Language.
  • Epistemology.
• See: Science, Ontology, Epistemology, Philosopher of Science, Scientific Community, History of Science.

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References

2014

• (Wikipedia, 2014) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/philosophy_of_science Retrieved:2014-2-12.
  • The philosophy of science is concerned with the assumptions, foundations, methods, and implications of science and with the use and merit of science. This discipline sometimes overlaps metaphysics, ontology and epistemology, for example, when it explores whether scientific results comprise a study of truth. In addition to these central problems of science as a whole, many philosophers of science consider problems that apply to particular sciences (e.g. philosophy of biology or philosophy of physics). Some philosophers of science also use contemporary results in science to reach conclusions about philosophy.

    Philosophy of science has historically been met with mixed response from the scientific community. Though scientists often contribute to the field, many prominent scientists have felt that the practical effect on their work is limited.

2011

• (Deutsch, 2011) ⇒ David Deutsch. (2011). “The Beginning of Infinity.”

1975

• (Feyerabend, 1975) ⇒ Paul Feyerabend. (1993). “Against Method." ISBN:0-902308-91-2

1972

• (Popper, 1972) ⇒ Karl Popper. (1972). “Objective Knowledge: An Evolutionary Approach."

1962

• (Kuhn, 1962) ⇒ Thomas S. Kuhn. (1962). “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions." University of Chicago Press.

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