Science and Culture Philosophy Research

Author: Hong Xiaonan
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is one of the first systematic works in China to discuss the philosophy of science and culture. It adopts the perspective of cultural philosophy to examine the development of contemporary philosophy of science, thereby proposing the category of "philosophy of science and culture." Centered around this category, it summarizes and reflects on the research achievements of contemporary Western philosophy of science, analyzes the shift in Western philosophy of science, particularly the cultural turn, the integration of postmodernism and philosophy of science, and the theoretical origins, evolution, and future prospects of postcolonial philosophy of science and culture. It also conducts in-depth and detailed analyses of postcolonial philosophy of science and culture, feminist philosophy of science and culture, and more, developing a basic theoretical framework for philosophy of science and culture.
The book proposes the views that Popper is a pioneer of philosophy of science and culture and Kuhn is the father of postmodern philosophy of science and culture. It introduces the postmodern philosophy of science and culture of Western philosophers such as Feyerabend, Lyotard, and Rorty. Notably, it is the first time in China to incorporate Harding's postcolonial philosophy of science and culture and feminist philosophy of science and culture into the study of philosophy of science and culture. As a result, the author offers unique insights on many major theoretical issues.
The book features an innovative structure, a broad perspective, rich materials, and detailed content, demonstrating a high academic standard. It is suitable for philosophy scholars, postgraduate and undergraduate students in related fields, as well as science and technology workers and educators in other disciplines. It provides a comprehensive and classic perspective for understanding "philosophy of science and culture."