Scientific Discovery: Logic and Tinkering (S U N Y Series in Philosophy and Biology) by Aharon Kantorovich (PDF)

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Ebook Info

  • Published: 1993
  • Number of pages: 294 pages
  • Format: PDF
  • File Size: 3.12 MB
  • Authors: Aharon Kantorovich

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Kantorovich analyzes the notion of discovery. He views the process as inference and questions whether there is logic or method to discovery. He provides an alternative perspective on scientific discovery that explains the difficulties in finding a satisfactory method of discovery. Within the framework of evolutionary epistemology, discovery is treated as a phenomenon in its own right having psychological and social dimensions. Science is viewed as a continuation of the evolutionary process whereby creative discovery plays a role similar to blind mutation in biological evolution. From this perspective, serendipity and tinkering are key notions in understanding the creative process.

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Editorial Reviews: Review “This is the best English language book in evolutionary epistemology so far.” ― Donald T. Campbell, Lehigh University“It’s comprehensive, thorough, and synthesizes many different ideas and views. It’s intelligent, well argued, clear, and well organized. The work as a whole represents an original and worthwhile approach to an imporant issue.” ― David B. Resnik, University of Wyoming About the Author Aharon Kantorovich is Associate Editor of the Journal of Social and Evolutionary Systems.

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