The re-emergence of hyphenated history-and-philosophy-of-science and the testing of theories of scientific change

A basic premise of hyphenated history-and-philosophy-of-science is that theories of scientific change have to be based on empirical evidence derived from carefully constructed historical case studies. This paper analyses one such systematic attempt to test philosophical claims, describing its histor...

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Published in:Studies in history and philosophy of science. Part A 2016-10, Vol.59, p.74-77
Main Authors: Laudan, Larry, Laudan, Rachel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Empirical testing
History of science
Philosophy of science
Science history
Scientific revolution
Systematic review
Theories of scientific change
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Summary:A basic premise of hyphenated history-and-philosophy-of-science is that theories of scientific change have to be based on empirical evidence derived from carefully constructed historical case studies. This paper analyses one such systematic attempt to test philosophical claims, describing its historical context, rationale, execution, and limited impact.
ISSN:0039-3681
1879-2510
DOI:10.1016/j.shpsa.2016.06.009