Description: From Instrumentalism to Constructive Realism by Theo A.F. Kuipers Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Surprisingly, modified versions of the confirmation theory (Carnap and Hempel) and truth approximation theory (Popper) turn out to be smoothly sythesizable. Publisher Description Surprisingly, modified versions of the confirmation theory (Carnap and Hempel) and truth approximation theory (Popper) turn out to be smoothly sythesizable. The glue between the two appears to be the instrumentalist methodology, rather than that of the falsificationalist. The instrumentalist methodology, used in the separate, comparative evaluation of theories in terms of their successes and problems (hence, even if already falsified), provides in theory and practice the straight road to short-term empirical progress in science ( a la Laudan). It is also argued that such progress is also functional for all kinds of truth approximation: observational, referential, and theoretical. This sheds new light on the long-term dynamics of science and hence on the relation between the main epistemological positions, viz., instrumentalism (Toulmin, Laudan), constructive empiricism (Van Fraassen), referential realism (Hacking, Cartwright), and theory realism of a non-essentialist nature (constructive realism a la Popper). Readership: Open minded philosophers and scientists.The book explains and justifies the scientists intuition that the debate among philosophers about instrumentalism and realism has almost no practical consequences. Author Biography Professor Theo Kuipers is the author of From Instrumentalism to Constructive Realism (Synthese Library 287, 2000). He is the leader of the Groningen Research Group `Cognitive Structures in Knowledge and Knowledge Development, which gained the highest possible scores in two successive assessments of Dutch philosophical research by international committees. Details ISBN 9048153697 ISBN-13 9789048153695 Title From Instrumentalism to Constructive Realism Author Theo A.F. Kuipers Format Paperback Year 2010 Pages 372 Edition 1st Publisher Springer GE_Item_ID:140325391; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9789048153695
Book Title: From Instrumentalism to Constructive Realism
Number of Pages: Xi, 372 Pages
Publication Name: From Instrumentalism to Constructive Realism : On Some Relations Between Confirmation, Empirical Progress, and Truth Approximation
Language: English
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Subject: Philosophy & Social Aspects, Epistemology, General, History & Surveys / Modern
Publication Year: 2010
Item Weight: 20.9 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Philosophy, Science
Item Length: 9.3 in
Author: Theo A. F. Kuipers
Item Width: 6.1 in
Series: Synthese Library
Format: Trade Paperback
