Understanding inconsistent science
Title:
Understanding inconsistent science
Author:
Vickers, Peter.
ISBN:
9780191662973
9780191758553
Personal Author:
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xi, 273 pages)
Contents:
1 Introduction -- 2 Concepts and method -- 3 Bohr's theory of the atom -- 4 Classical electrodynamics -- 5 Newtonian cosmology -- 6 The early calculus -- 7 Further examples -- 8 Conclusion.
Abstract:
Peter Vickers examines 'inconsistent theories' in the history of science - theories which, though contradictory, are held to be extremely useful. He argues that these 'theories' are actually significantly different entities, and warns that the traditional goal of philosophy to make substantial, general claims about how science works is misguided.
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Electronic Access:
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