Science Discourse: A Series of Translations on the Philosophy of Science and Technology from Shanxi University

Author: Marcello Perla
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book begins by examining three paradoxes of scientific methodology (the paradox of scientific procedure, the paradox of scientific technique, and the paradox of scientific rules), vividly revealing the limitations of traditional scientific methodology and clearly highlighting the importance of rhetorical strategies. Through a detailed analysis of numerous cases in physics and biology, it powerfully demonstrates the existence of scientific rhetoric, systematically elucidates the internal mechanisms of scientific dialectics, and strongly argues for the dialectical model of science. Finally, from the perspective of scientific rhetoric, it further expands and elaborates on epistemological issues such as theory and fact, theoretical change, and scientific progress. The book is well-researched, with concrete arguments, unique perspectives, and fresh insights. It is the first translation in China to systematically introduce scientific rhetoric, making it suitable for researchers and enthusiasts in the fields of the history of science, philosophy of science, and science sociology.