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Science under Scrutiny: The Place of History and Philosophy of Science (Studies in History and Philosophy of Science)
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Only in fairly recent years has History and Philosophy of Science been recognized - though not always under that name - as a distinct field of scholarly endeavour. Previously, in the Australasian region as elsewhere, those few individuals working within this broad area of inquiry found their base, both intellectually and socially, where they could. In fact, the institutionali- zation of History and Philosophy of Science began comparatively early in Australia. An initial lecturing appointment was made at the University of Melbourne immediately after the Second World War, in 1946, and other appointments followed as the subject underwent an expansion ... Read more
Only in fairly recent years has History and Philosophy of Science been recognized - though not always under that name - as a distinct field of scholarly endeavour. Previously, in the Australasian region as elsewhere, those few individuals working within this broad area of inquiry found their base, both intellectually and socially, where they could. In fact, the institutionali- zation of History and Philosophy of Science began comparatively early in Australia. An initial lecturing appointment was made at the University of Melbourne immediately after the Second World War, in 1946, and other appointments followed as the subject underwent an expansion ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1983
Series
Studies in History and Philosophy of Science
Condition
New
Number of Pages
182
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789027716026
SKU
V9789027716026
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Reviews for Science under Scrutiny: The Place of History and Philosophy of Science (Studies in History and Philosophy of Science)
`In conclusion, this collection of essays is interesting to read, intellectually stimulating and thougt provoking, comprehensive in scope (including historical examples from physics, sociology, economics, etc.), yet specific in addressing the pedagogical questions concerning sudies in the history and philosophy of science. ...it could become a provocative standard introductory text for teachers and students ... Read more