The Laws of Scientific Change by Hakob Barseghyan (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Laws of Scientific Change by Hakob Barseghyan This book systematically creates a general descriptive theory of scientific change that explains the mechanics of changes in both scientific theories and the methods of their assessment. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book systematically creates a general descriptive theory of scientific change that explains the mechanics of changes in both scientific theories and the methods of their assessment. It was once believed that, while scientific theories change through time, their change itself is governed by a fixed method of science. Nowadays we know that there is no such thing as an unchangeable method of science; the criteria employed by scientists in theory evaluation also change through time. But if that is so, how and why do theories and methods change? Are there any general laws that govern this process, or is the choice of theories and methods completely arbitrary and random?Contrary to the widespread opinion, the book argues that scientific change is indeed a law-governed process and that there can be a general descriptive theory of scientific change. It does so by first presenting meta-theoretical issues, divided into chapters on the scope, possibility and assessment of theory of scientific change. It then builds a theory about the general laws that govern the process of scientific change, and goes into detail about the axioms and theorems of the theory. Back Cover This book systematically creates a general descriptive theory of scientific change that explains the mechanics of changes in both scientific theories and the methods of their assessment. It was once believed that, while scientific theories change through time, their change itself is governed by a fixed method of science. Nowadays we know that there is no such thing as an unchangeable method of science; the criteria employed by scientists in theory evaluation also change through time. But if that is so, how and why do theories and methods change? Are there any general laws that govern this process, or is the choice of theories and methods completely arbitrary and random? Contrary to the widespread opinion, the book argues that scientific change is indeed a law-governed process and that there can be a general descriptive theory of scientific change. It does so by first presenting meta-theoretical issues, divided into chapters on the scope, possibility and assessment of theory of scientific change. It then builds a theory about the general laws that govern the process of scientific change, and goes into detail about the axioms and theorems of the theory. Author Biography Hakob Barseghyan is professor of the history and philosophy of science at the University of Toronto. Hakob laid the foundations of the general descriptive theory of scientific change Table of Contents Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- PART I: METATHEORY.- Chapter 1: Scope.- Chapter 2: Possibility.- Chapter 3: Assessment.- PART II: THEORY.- Chapter 4: Axioms.- Chapter 5: Theorems.- Conclusion.- Appendix: Some Open Questions.- Bibliography.- Legend. Feature Shows how science works and how its theories and methods change Is the first to build a general theory on scientific change of both theories and methods Clarifies the distinctive pattern behind seemingly disparate historical episodes Explains a myriad of aspects of the history of science Poses many interesting questions for future research Details ISBN3319175955 Author Hakob Barseghyan Year 2015 ISBN-10 3319175955 ISBN-13 9783319175959 Format Hardcover Language English Media Book DEWEY 501 Imprint Springer International Publishing AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Short Title LAWS OF SCIENTIFIC CHANGE 2015 Edition 1st Illustrations 63 Illustrations, color; 60 Illustrations, black and white; XVI, 275 p. 123 illus., 63 illus. in color. Pages 275 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-17596-6 Edited by Kumelachew Yeshitela Birth 1974 Affiliation European University Viadrina, Germany Position journalist Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Edition Description 1st ed. 2015 Publication Date 2015-08-26 Alternative 9783319367866 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130675322;

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