Beyond Kuhn: scientific explanation, theory structure, incommensurability, and physical necessity
Introduction: the road to Kuhn and beyond -- A new logic of explanation -- Structure of conceptual theories I: category systems -- Structure of conceptual theories II: representational spaces -- Structure of conceptual theories III: languages -- Incommensurability -- Scientific growth -- Physical ne...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Aldershot, Hants [u.a.]
Ashgate
2006
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| In: | Year: 2006 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Kuhn, Thomas S. 1922-1996, The structure of scientific revolutions
B Methodology / Scientific progress B Kuhn, Thomas S. 1922-1996, The structure of scientific revolutions / Theory of science |
| Further subjects: | B
Kuhn, Thomas S
B Representation Philosophy B Kuhn, Thomas S Structure of scientific revolutions B Kuhn, Thomas S. 1922-1996 B Conceptualism B Representation (Philosophy) B Science History B Science Philosophy |
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| Summary: | Introduction: the road to Kuhn and beyond -- A new logic of explanation -- Structure of conceptual theories I: category systems -- Structure of conceptual theories II: representational spaces -- Structure of conceptual theories III: languages -- Incommensurability -- Scientific growth -- Physical necessity : a cross-theoretic notion -- Projective explanation : deduction lost, deduction regained |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [137] - 143) and index |
| Physical Description: | XV, 146 S, 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 0-7546-5347-1 |
