Understanding Inconsistent Science
| Author | : Peter Vickers |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 286 |
| Release | : 2013-08-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199692026 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199692025 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (025 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Understanding Inconsistent Science by : Peter Vickers
Download or read book Understanding Inconsistent Science written by Peter Vickers and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013-08-22 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Vickers examines 'inconsistent theories' in the history of science—theories which, though contradictory, are held to be extremely useful. He argues that these 'theories' are actually significantly different entities, and warns that the traditional goal of philosophy to make substantial, general claims about how science works is misguided.
