REVISITING ACCEPTED SCIENCE: THE INDISPENSABILITY OF THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE.

The article discusses the vitalness of the history of science to the philosophy of science. It notes that the mutual indispensability of both aspects concerns with the scope and nature of modern science knowledge as they both involve diverse pursuits. It suggests science philosophers to distinguish...

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Publicado en:	Monist Vol. 93; no. 4; pp. 545 - 580
Autor principal:	Smith, George E.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Oxford University Press / USA Oct2010
Materias:	Philosophy of science History of science Philosophy & science Science & civilization Philosophers
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Sumario:	The article discusses the vitalness of the history of science to the philosophy of science. It notes that the mutual indispensability of both aspects concerns with the scope and nature of modern science knowledge as they both involve diverse pursuits. It suggests science philosophers to distinguish the significance of the history of science.