Social Constructivism and the Philosophy of Science (Hardcover)

Are scientific facts constructed by scientists rather than discovered - in the same way as we construct all reality? This book presents a full discussion of the philosophical issues that arise out of this controversial debate.
André Kukla presents a comprehensive discussion of the philosophical issues that arise out of this controversial debate, analysing the various strengths and weaknesses of a range of constructivist positions. He argues that current philosophical objections to constructivism are drastically inconclusive, while offering and developing objections. Kukla shows that the strongest constructivist arguments still suffer from conceptual difficulties, illustrating the divide between the sociology and the philosophy of science through examples as varied as laboratory science, time, and criminality. Throughout, Kukla distinguishes between the social causes of scientific beliefs and the view that all ascertainable facts are constructed.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Philosophical Issues in Science
Release date:	May 2000
First published:	2000
Authors:	Andre Kukla
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	182
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-23418-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Promotions
LSN:	0-415-23418-2
Barcode:	9780415234184

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