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The Origins of Science An Inquiry into the Foundations of Western Thought

244 Pages

by Routledge

244 Pages

by Routledge

244 Pages

by Routledge

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First published in 1962 The Origins of Science tries to explain scientific thought from its historical and psychological origins. The depth of psychology of today rather than traditional epistemology is needed in order to understand the problems of knowledge. Reality is the first problem of the scientist; it is exemplified by the idea of object, or of matter. The development of this idea from... Read more

Preface Part I: The Scientific Attitude 1. The Origins of Science 2. The Ideal of Rationality 3. On the History of Philosophy 4. On the Problem of Knowledge 5. Philosophical Theories of Knowledge Part II: Science and the Criterion for Reality 6. Ontology: The Search for an Object- the Atom 7. Causality: Law and Order Part III: Logic and Truth Criterion 8. Criteria for Truth and Reality 9. The Formal Use of Symbols 10. The Concept of Number 11. The Deductive System 12. The Rules of Deduction 13. Contradiction and Truth 14. Theories of Truth Part IV: Science as Creative Activity 15. Scientific Method 16. The Freedom of Science 17. Conclusion Selected Bibliography Index