Science under Scrutiny

The Place of History and Philosophy of Science

AvR. W. Home

Inbunden, Engelska, 1983

Del i serien Studies in History and Philosophy of Science

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Beskrivning

Today there are major Departments at the University of Melbourne, the University of New South Wales and the University of Wollongong, and smaller groups active in many other parts of Australia, and in New Zealand.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1983-10-31
Mått:155 x 235 x 15 mm
Vikt:468 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Studies in History and Philosophy of Science
Antal sidor:182
Upplaga:1983
Förlag:Springer
ISBN:9789027716026

Utforska kategorier

Naturvetenskapens filosofi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Recensioner i media

'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 interested in the natural as well as the social sciences.' Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences (July 1985)

Innehållsförteckning

Why Philosophy of Science?.- Knowledge and Power in the Sciences.- Facts and Values in Science Studies.- No History Without Health.- Science Policy Studies: Retrospect and Prospect.- Social Science: Education as Social Persuasion.- History and Philosophy of Science in the Pedagogical Process.- Science Teaching or Science Preaching? Critical Reflections on School Science.- Notes on Contributors.