Surprise in Science: A qualitative study.

A growing literature in philosophy of science focuses on the role of surprise in scientific practice. The aesthetic dimension of science is also gaining momentum in very recent discussions. While surprising results have been recognised as playing an important epistemic role in science, the literatur...

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Published in:	Erkenntnis Vol. 91; no. 1; pp. 57 - 81
Main Authors:	Ivanova, Milena, Vaidyanathan, Brandon
Format:	Article
Published:	Springer Nature Jan2026
Subjects:	Aesthetics Qualitative research Curiosity Theorists Philosophy of nature Theory of knowledge Semi-structured interviews Scientific method
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost