Title: Taking the naturalistic turn, or, How real philosophy of science is done
Abstract: Philosophers of science traditionally have ignored the details of scientific research, and the result has often been theories that lack relevance either to science or to philosophy in general. In this volume, leading philosophers of biology discuss the limitations of this tradition and the advantages of the naturalistic turn--the idea that the study of science is itself a scientific enterprise and should be conducted accordingly. This innovative book presents candid, informal debates among scholars who examine the benefits and problems of studying science in the same way that scientists study the natural world. Callebaut achieves the effect of face-to-face engagement through separate interviews with participants. Contributors include William Bechtel, Robert Brandon, Richard M. Burian, Donald T. Campbell, Patricia Churchland, Jon Elster, Ronald N. Giere, David L. Hull, Philip Kitcher, Karin Knorr Cetina, Bruno Latour, Richard Levins, Richard C. Lewontin, Elisabeth Lloyd, Helen Longino, Thomas Nickles, Henry C. Plotkin, Robert J. Richards, Alexander Rosenberg, Michael Ruse, Dudley Shapere, Elliott Sober, Ryan Tweney, and William Wimsatt. Why can't we have both theoretical ecology and natural histories, lovingly done? --Philip Kitcher Don't underestimate the arrogance of philosophers! --Elisabeth Lloyd Werner Callebaut teaches philosophy at Limburgs Universitair Centrum and the Universitat Limburg.
Publication Year: 1993
Publication Date: 1993-01-01
Language: en
Type: book
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