Science studies as naturalized philosophy / by Finn Collin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Collin, Finn.

Series:

Synthese library ; 348.

Synthese library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Philosophy.

Science.

Social sciences--Philosophy.

Social sciences.

Naturalism.

Physical Description:

xiii, 247 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, [2011]

Summary:

"This book approaches its subject matter in a way that combines a strong analytical and critical perspective with a historical and sociological framework for the understanding of the emergence of Science Studies. This is a novelty, since extant literature on this topic tends either to narrate the history of the field, with little criticism, or to criticize Science Studies from a philosophical platform but with little interest in its historical and social context. The book provides a critical review of the most prominent figures in Science Studies (also known as Science and Technology Studies) and traces the historical roots of the discipline back to developments emerging after World War II. It also presents it as an heir to a long trend in Western thought towards the naturalization of philosophy, where a priori modes of thought are replaced by empirical ones. Finally, it points to ways for Science Studies to proceed in the future."--Publisher description.

Contents:

The naturalization of philosophy

Wittgenstein, Kuhn and the Turn towards science studies

David Bloor and the Strong Programme

The Strong Programme as naturalized philosophy

Harry Collins and the Empirical Programme of Relativism

Bruno Latour and actor network theory

Latour's metaphysics

Andrew Pickering and the Mangle of Practice

Steve Fuller and social epistemology

An alternative road for science and technology studies and the naturalization of philosophy of science.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-239) and index.

ISBN:

9789048197408

9048197406

OCLC:

646114013