Focusing on one of the most significant figures in twentieth-century philosophy, this important new book seeks to rectify misrepresentations of Popperian thought with a historical approach to his philosophy. This approach is one which applies his own mature view - that we gain knowledge through conjectures and refutations - to his own development, by portraying him in his intellectual growth as just such a series. Stefano Gattei reconstructs the logic of Popper's development to highlight how one problem and its tentative solution led to a new problem.
Lucidly written by a widely-respected author, this book is an invaluable resource for philosophers of science, historians of philosophy and those interested in science criticism and the growth of knowledge.
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Focusing on one of the most significant figures in twentieth-century philosophy, this important new book seeks to rectify misrepresentations of Popperian thought with a historical approach to his philosophy. This approach is one which applies his own mature view - that we gain knowledge through conjectures and refutations - to his own development, by portraying him in his intellectual growth as just such a series. Stefano Gattei reconstructs the logic of Popper's development to highlight how one problem and its tentative solution led to a new problem.
Lucidly written by a widely-respected author, this book is an invaluable resource for philosophers of science, historians of philosophy and those interested in science criticism and the growth of knowledge.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Science |
Release date | November 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2009 |
Authors | Stefano Gattei |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 136 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-37831-4 |
Barcode | 9780415378314 |
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LSN | 0-415-37831-1 |