Essays in History & Philosophy of Science - Softcover

Ariew, Roger; Barker, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0872203085 ISBN 13: 9780872203082

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc, 1996

Synopsis

Here, for the first time in English, are the philosophical essays - including the first statement of the "Duhem Thesis" - that formed the basis for Aim and Structure of Physical Theory, together with new translations of the historiographical essays presenting the equally celebrated "Continuity Thesis" by Pierre Duhem (1861-1916), a founding figure of the history and philosophy of science. Prefaced by an introduction on Duhem's intellectual development and continuing significance, here as well are important subsequent essays in which Duhem elaborated key concepts and critiqued such contemporaries as Henri Poincare and Ernst Mach. Together, these works offer a lively picture of the state of science at the turn of the century while addressing methodological issues that remain at the center of debate today.

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Review:

This volume assembles twelve texts published between 1892 and 1915 . . . . The editors allow one to see the genesis of the ideas of Duhem, philosopher and historian, of the variety of his styles, and sometimes also the limits of his work . . . . A useful index, probably unique in the field of Duhemian studies, completes the book . . . . The English-language public may be assured an exemplary translation and a reliable critical apparatus. --Jean Gayon, "Revue d'Histoire des Sciences"

About the Author:

Roger Ariew is Professor of Philosophy, University of South Florida.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0872203085
• ISBN 13: 9780872203082
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 312