The Origin of Scientific Revolutions : The Clash Between Pervasive Research Traditions.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nugayev, Rinat.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--History.

Science.

Social epistemology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (266 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : Academica Press, 2024.

Summary:

The book 'The Origin of Scientific Revolutions: The Clash Between Pervasive Research Traditions' by Rinat M. Nugayev explores the dynamics of scientific revolutions and the evolution of scientific theories. It highlights the social processes underpinning paradigm shifts, using historical cases like the Copernican Revolution as key examples. The author examines the contributions of influential figures such as Thomas Kuhn, Bruno Latour, and others, integrating philosophical and sociological perspectives on scientific knowledge. The book is aimed at readers interested in the history and philosophy of science, providing insights into how scientific progress is driven by changes in theoretical frameworks and social contexts. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction. Subtle Mature Theory-Change Models and Relentless History of Science Data.

Chapter I. Scientific Revolution as a Substantially Social Process: Powerful Lessons From Copernican ‘Paradigmatic Case of All Paradigms.’

Abstract.

I.1. Epistemological Accounts of the Copernican Revolution: Advantages and Disadvantages.

I.2. Thomas Kuhn’s Intricate Yet Budding “Structure of Scientific Revolutions.”

I.3. Bruno Latour’s Sociology of Scientific Knowledge: in the Wake of the ‘Structure.’

I.4. Foucauldian Concept of Practice: Overcoming the One-Sidedness of ‘Structure.’

I.5. Joseph Rouse’s Practical Hermeneutics: Pro et Contra

I.6. Husserlian and Heideggerian Abstruse Epistemologies: Eliciting the Hidden Facets of ‘Structure.’

I.6.1 A Brief Introduction.

I.6.2. Husserl and Heidegger: Gnoseology vs. Ontology.

I.6.3. Heidegger on Truth and Delusion.

I.6.4. Heideggerian Epistemology.

I.6.5. Heidegger on Modern Science as Mathesis.

I.6.6. Interim Conclusions.

I.7. Summing Up: Scientific Revolution as a Social in the Broadest Sense Process.

I.8. A Blunt Origin of the Copernican Revolution: in the Wake of Koyrè, Latour, Husserl and Heidegger.

I.9. The Rise and Advancement of Ptolemaic Ingenious Research Program.

I.10. The Copernican Farsighted Breakthrough

Chapter II. A Lucid Mature Theory-Change Model.

II.1. A Downright Introduction: What are the True Reasons of Mature Theory Change in Modern Science?

II.2. What Inevitably Makes Mature Theory an Established One.

II.3. Occurrence of a Cross-Contradiction.

A short note.

II.4. A Promising Way of Cross-Contradiction Elimination.

II.5. Can Any Anomaly Set Forth an Intricate Problem Situation? Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781680533088

OCLC:

1458757604