Science at century's end :: philosophical questions on the progress and limits of science /

A collection of 20 essays by prominent philosophers and historians who explore and debate limits of scientific inquiry and their consequences for science in the 21st century. Constraints are addressed that are relevant for the whole of science, and possible limitations of specific branches of scienc...

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Corporate Author: Pittsburgh-Konstanz Colloquium in the Philosophy of Science
Other Authors: Carrier, Martin, Massey, Gerald J., Ruetsche, Laura
Format: Electronic Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
Published: Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press, [2000]
Series:Pittsburgh-Konstanz series in the philosophy and history of science.
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Online Access:DE-862
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Summary:A collection of 20 essays by prominent philosophers and historians who explore and debate limits of scientific inquiry and their consequences for science in the 21st century. Constraints are addressed that are relevant for the whole of science, and possible limitations of specific branches of science are considered. Subjects discussed include reconciling scientific realism with unending progress, limits to self-observation, and models of error and limits of experimental testing.
Item Description:"Fourth Pittsburgh-Konstanz Colloquium held in Pittsburgh, October 3-7, 1997"--Preface
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 385 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780822972440
0822972441

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