The Scientific Value of Tradition - Arundell, John Francis
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This book presents a defence of the value of tradition in the natural sciences. Arundell argues that traditions, conventions, and established practices play an essential role in scientific inquiry and discovery, and that too much emphasis on novelty and innovation can lead to epistemic and practical problems. Drawing on case studies from various scientific disciplines, Arundell provides a thought-provoking and timely analysis of the nature of scientific knowledge. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know…mehr

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This book presents a defence of the value of tradition in the natural sciences. Arundell argues that traditions, conventions, and established practices play an essential role in scientific inquiry and discovery, and that too much emphasis on novelty and innovation can lead to epistemic and practical problems. Drawing on case studies from various scientific disciplines, Arundell provides a thought-provoking and timely analysis of the nature of scientific knowledge. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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