Ernest H Hutten

The Origins of Science

An Inquiry Into the Foundations of Western Thought

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Produktbeschreibung

First published in 1962 The Origins of Science tries to explain scientific thought from its historical and psychological origins. Author argues that scientific method is the intellectual safeguard for the criteria of truth and reality. Instead of traditional induction, the creative view of scientific activity must be accepted.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 244
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm
• Gewicht: 450g
• ISBN-13: 9781032367484
• ISBN-10: 1032367482
• Artikelnr.: 71848535

Autorenporträt

Ernest H. Hutten

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Part I: The Scientific Attitude 1. The Origins of Science 2. The
Ideal of Rationality 3. On the History of Philosophy 4. On the Problem of
Knowledge 5. Philosophical Theories of Knowledge Part II: Science and the
Criterion for Reality 6. Ontology: The Search for an Object- the Atom 7.
Causality: Law and Order Part III: Logic and Truth Criterion 8. Criteria
for Truth and Reality 9. The Formal Use of Symbols 10. The Concept of
Number 11. The Deductive System 12. The Rules of Deduction 13.
Contradiction and Truth 14. Theories of Truth Part IV: Science as Creative
Activity 15. Scientific Method 16. The Freedom of Science 17. Conclusion
Selected Bibliography Index