Complementary Methodology of Scientific Activity Theory

Author: Liu Da Bàng
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: This book includes two texts, "The Theory of Scientific Activity" and "The Complementary Methodology." "The Theory of Scientific Activity" views science as an important human activity, exploring both the results of this activity and the processes that lead to these results, as well as the relationship between this activity and other human activities. From the perspective of activity theory, it conducts a philosophical analysis of science and psychological and sociological studies, covering key issues such as experiments, induction, theories, confirmation, discovery, scientists, scientific growth, and the value of science. "The Complementary Methodology" compares various prevailing methodological ideas and problems over time, proposing a complementary understanding, which can be described as "methodology from multiple perspectives." It emphasizes: never becoming a captive of a specific methodological framework and not a priori excluding any methodological framework. It advocates for allowing complementary viewpoints, methods, and frameworks to coexist while being adept at comparing and making concrete choices.