Theory-Assessment in the Historiography of Science
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 8396166 |
|---|---|
| Autores | James W Mcallister (Jesus University, autor de correspondencia) |
| Año | 1986 |
| Volumen | 37 |
| Número | 3 |
| Páginas | 315-333 |
| Fecha de publicación | 1986-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | No |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 0007-0882 • E-ISSN: 1464-3537 |
| Editorial | Oxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1093/bjps/37.3.315 |
| OpenAlex | W2138209833 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 1 |
| Referencias citadas | 4 |
This paper argues that evaluation of the truth and rationality of past scientific theories is both possible and profitable. The motivation for this enterprise is traced to recent discussions by I. Lakatos, L. Laudan and others on the import of history for the philosophy of science; several objections to it are considered and T. S. Kuhn is found to advance the most substantive. An argument for establishing judgements of rationality and truth in the face of scientific revolutions is presented; finally evidence is offered for the value of such assessments to historiography and to debates on scientific progress.
Argument (complex analysis) · Epistemology · Face (sociological concept) · Historiography · History of science · Philosophy of science · Political science · Rationality · Value (mathematics) · Chemistry · Computer Science · Law · Philosophy · Philosophy and History of Science · Philosophy, Science, and History · Science and Climate Studies
| Obras citantes distintas | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citas por año | 0,03 |
| Intervalo de citas | 1993 - 1993 (1) |
| Velocidad de citación | historical |
| Altamente citado | No |
| Tipos de cita | Neutras: 1 |