Historical Types of Scientific Rationality.

The focus of the article is scientific rationality. Drawing from the historical development of science, the author identifies three main types of scientific rationality: classical rationality, nonclassical rationality, and post-nonclassical rationality. They are distinguished based on such criteria...

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Publicado en:Russian Studies in Philosophy Vol. 53; no. 2; pp. 168 - 181
Autor principal: Stepin, Vyacheslav S.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2015
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Sumario:The focus of the article is scientific rationality. Drawing from the historical development of science, the author identifies three main types of scientific rationality: classical rationality, nonclassical rationality, and post-nonclassical rationality. They are distinguished based on such criteria as 1) features of systematic organization of the objects studied by science; 2) the system of ideals and norms used in research; 3) different types of philosophical-methodological reflection on cognitive activity. The essay discusses each of the three identified types providing a thorough analysis of their main features and characteristics.