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Philosophy Of Historical Case Studies
. Ed(S): Sauer, Tilman; Scholl, Raphael
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Hardback. Editor(s): Sauer, Tilman; Scholl, Raphael. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 304 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 619.
This volume collects reflections on the role of philosophy in case studies in the history of science. Case studies have played a prominent role in recent history and philosophy of science. They have been used to illustrate, question, explore, or explicate philosophical points of view. Even if not explicitly so, historical narratives are always guided by philosophical background assumptions. But what happens if different philosophies lead to different narratives of the same historical episodes? Can historical case studies decide between competing philosophical viewpoints? What are the criteria that a case study has to fulfill in order to be philosophically relevant? ... Read more
This volume collects reflections on the role of philosophy in case studies in the history of science. Case studies have played a prominent role in recent history and philosophy of science. They have been used to illustrate, question, explore, or explicate philosophical points of view. Even if not explicitly so, historical narratives are always guided by philosophical background assumptions. But what happens if different philosophies lead to different narratives of the same historical episodes? Can historical case studies decide between competing philosophical viewpoints? What are the criteria that a case study has to fulfill in order to be philosophically relevant? ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Series
Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319302270
SKU
V9783319302270
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