Explaining science : a cognitive approach / Ronald N. Giere.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Giere, Ronald N.

Series:

Science and its conceptual foundations.

Science and its conceptual foundations

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Philosophy.

Science.

Science--Social aspects.

Cognition.

Realism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (345 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, c1988.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"This volume presents an attempt to construct a unified cognitive theory of science in relatively short compass. It confronts the strong program in sociology of science and the positions of various post positivist philosophers of science, developing significant alternatives to each in a readily comprehensible style. It draws loosely on recent developments in cognitive science, without burdening the argument with detailed results from that source. . . . The book is thus a provocative one. Perhaps that is a measure of its value: it will lead scholars and serious student from a number of science studies disciplines into continued and sharpened debate over fundamental questions."-Richard Burian, Isis "The writing is delightfully clear and accessible. On balance, few books advance our subject as well."-Paul Teller, Philosophy of Science

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Figures

Preface

Acknowledgments

1. Toward a Unified Cognitive Theory of Science

2. Theories of Science

3. Models and Theories

4. Constructive Realism

5. Realism in the Laboratory

6. Scientific Judgment

7. Models and Experiments

8. Explaining the Revolution in Geology

Epilogue: Reflexive Reflections

Notes

References

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613058218

9781283058216

1283058219

9780226292038

0226292037

OCLC:

699510442