The epistemology of science - a bird's-eye view
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چکیده
In this paper I outline my conception of the epistemology of science, by reference to my published papers, showing how the ideas presented there fit together. In particular I discuss the aim of science, scientific progress, the nature of scientific evidence, the failings of empiricism, inference to the best (or only) explanation, and Kuhnian psychology of discovery. Throughout, I emphasize the significance of the concept of scientific knowledge.
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A Bird's Eye View of Some Common Elements of Science of Design Applicable to the Design of Software Systems
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Synthese
دوره 175 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010