| Taking the Naturalistic Turn, or How Real Philosophy of Science Is Done Contributor(s): Callebaut, Werner (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0226091864 ISBN-13: 9780226091860 Publisher: University of Chicago Press OUR PRICE: $162.36 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1993 Annotation: Philosophers of science traditionally have ignored the details of scientific research, and the result has often been theories that lack relevance either to science or to philosophy in general. In this volume, leading philosophers of biology discuss the limitations of this tradition and the advantages of the "naturalistic turn"--the idea that the study of science is itself a scientific enterprise and should be conducted accordingly. This innovative book presents candid, informal debates among scholars who examine the benefits and problems of studying science in the same way that scientists study the natural world. Callebaut achieves the effect of face-to-face engagement through separate interviews with participants. Contributors include William Bechtel, Robert Brandon, Richard M. Burian, Donald T. Campbell, Patricia Churchland, Jon Elster, Ronald N. Giere, David L. Hull, Philip Kitcher, Karin Knorr Cetina, Bruno Latour, Richard Levins, Richard C. Lewontin, Elisabeth Lloyd, Helen Longino, Thomas Nickles, Henry C. Plotkin, Robert J. Richards, Alexander Rosenberg, Michael Ruse, Dudley Shapere, Elliott Sober, Ryan Tweney, and William Wimsatt. "Why can't we have both theoretical ecology and natural histories, lovingly done?"--Philip Kitcher "Don't underestimate the arrogance of philosophers!"--Elisabeth Lloyd |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects - Philosophy |
| Dewey: 501 |
| LCCN: 92024193 |
| Series: Science and Its Conceptual Foundations |
| Physical Information: 1.24" H x 6.96" W x 9.7" (2.27 lbs) 576 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Philosophers of science traditionally have ignored the details of scientific research, and the result has often been theories that lack relevance either to science or to philosophy in general. In this volume, leading philosophers of biology discuss the limitations of this tradition and the advantages of the naturalistic turn--the idea that the study of science is itself a scientific enterprise and should be conducted accordingly. This innovative book presents candid, informal debates among scholars who examine the benefits and problems of studying science in the same way that scientists study the natural world. Callebaut achieves the effect of face-to-face engagement through separate interviews with participants. Contributors include William Bechtel, Robert Brandon, Richard M. Burian, Donald T. Campbell, Patricia Churchland, Jon Elster, Ronald N. Giere, David L. Hull, Philip Kitcher, Karin Knorr Cetina, Bruno Latour, Richard Levins, Richard C. Lewontin, Elisabeth Lloyd, Helen Longino, Thomas Nickles, Henry C. Plotkin, Robert J. Richards, Alexander Rosenberg, Michael Ruse, Dudley Shapere, Elliott Sober, Ryan Tweney, and William Wimsatt. Why can't we have both theoretical ecology and natural histories, lovingly done?--Philip Kitcher Don't underestimate the arrogance of philosophers --Elisabeth Lloyd |