Scientific Controversies: Philosophical and Historical Perspectives.
by MACHAMER, Peter K. (1942-); Marcello PERA (1943-); Aristides BALTAS (1943-) (editors)
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New York and Oxford:: Oxford University Press, 2000., 2000. FIRST EDITION. Tall 8vo. x, 278 pp. Illustrations, figs., tables, index. Dark blue paper boards, silver stamped spine title, dust-jacket. Burndy bookplate. Fine. ISBN: 0195119878 / 0-19-511987-8 Traditionally it has been thought that scientific controversies can always be resolved on the basis of empirical data. Recently, however, social constructionists have claimed that the outcome of scientific debates is strongly influenced by non-evidential factors such as the rhetorical prowess and professional clout of the participants. This volume of previously unpublished essays by well-known philosophers of science presents historical studies and philosophical analyses that undermine the plausibility of an extreme social constructionist perspective while also indicating the need for a richer and more realistic account of scientific rationality. [Publisher]. Peter K. Machamer is an American philosopher and historian of science. Machamer was Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh.
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- Title
- Scientific Controversies: Philosophical and Historical Perspectives.
- Author
- MACHAMER, Peter K. (1942-); Marcello PERA (1943-); Aristides BALTAS (1943-) (editors)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0195119878
- ISBN 13
- 9780195119879
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, 2000.
- Place of Publication
- New York and Oxford:
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- Science
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