On the aims and responsibilities of science

I offer a view of the aims and responsibilities of science, and use it to analyze critically van Fraassen's view that 'objectifying inquiry' is fundamental to the nature of science

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Published in:Principia 2007-06, Vol.11 (1), p.45-62
Main Author: Lacey, Hugh
Format: Article
Language:eng ; spa
Subjects:
Aim of science
Bas van Fraassen
decontextualized approach
neutrality
objectifying inquiry
Precautionary Principle
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Summary:I offer a view of the aims and responsibilities of science, and use it to analyze critically van Fraassen's view that 'objectifying inquiry' is fundamental to the nature of science
ISSN:1414-4247
1808-1711
DOI:10.5007/14970