some key controversies in the philosophy of science /
First Statement of Responsibility
Larry Laudan
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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xiii, 180 pages ;
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21 cm
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Science and its conceptual foundations
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Includes bibliographical references
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Progress and cumulativity -- Theory-ladenness and underdetermination -- Holism -- Standards of success -- Incommensurability -- Interests and the social determinants of belief