Reason and Inquiry: A Collection of Essays on the Philosophy of Science

Author: (USA) Daryn Shapere
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book includes 19 papers by the renowned American philosopher Daryn Shapere, which are widely recognized in the West as representative works reflecting the author's original theory. Each paper delves into the forefront issues of contemporary philosophy of science, specifically the nature of scientific revolution, exploring aspects such as scientific problems, methods, language, and beliefs about nature. It examines historical and contemporary examples from mathematics, physics, astronomy, chemistry, and biology, presenting some views considered important milestones in the philosophy of science. In these papers, the author critiques both absolute empiricism and absolute rationalism in science, ultimately proposing a "complementary" philosophy of science theory, which has attracted widespread attention in Western academic circles.