Tame the

Author: Ha Jin
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book depicts the process of conceptual change on a large scale, addressing the shortcomings of case studies and standard-form epistemic research in the sociology of science. Some arguments are debatable, especially Ha Jin's description of the "revolution," which, in my view, never occurred in the sense he believed it did. However, Ha Jin's ideas are too complex to be easily refuted by these counterarguments. Regarding his writing on Durkheim and Galton, he handles the ambiguous aspects with precision, presenting compelling arguments—this is where the book truly shines. In the 20th century, philosophers and scientists believed the universe to be probabilistic, making chance a reality. Statistical laws reflect the nature of the universe, though some things are inherently unpredictable, the reality of statistical laws is ultimately considered rational. This book reflects on how statistical laws gained prominence through intricate historical anecdotes. The richness of its content makes Ha Jin's philosophical ideas difficult to grasp, but it is precisely this struggle within the enigma that makes it worth engaging with.