Rationality and science : can science explain everything?
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Rationality and science : can science explain everything?
Blackwell, 1993
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Rationality & science
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Hokkaido University, Library, Graduate School of Science, Faculty of Science and School of Science図書
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [240]-243) and index
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ISBN 9780631190363
Description
In this book, Professor Trigg examines how far it is possible to give reasons for trusting science. He examines a variety of issues: can science, for instance, hope to provide a "Theory of Everything", a final explanation of the nature of the Universe? Is science our sole source of knowledge? Can science and scientific practice be justified? What are the rational foundations of science? How far can reason, and the idea of reality, be upheld? In defending a realist outlook, Trigg aims to show that even physical science must be given metaphysical foundations. In doing so, he explains and evaluates the views of Rorty, Wittgenstein, Quine, Putnam and Hawking, amongst others. He goes on to explore the limits of science and rationality, arguing for the power of human reason.
Table of Contents
- Science and reason
- science and pragmatism
- the end of reason
- science and naturalism
- a God's-eye view
- science and humanity
- science and society
- can science explain everything?
- the legitimation of science
- reason and metaphysics.
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: pbk ISBN 9780631190370
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In this important new work, Professor Trigg deals with the question of the rational foundations of science. In so doing, he explains and evaluates the views of Rorty, Wittgensteing, Quine, Putnam, and Hawking, amongst others. The limits of science and rationality are explored and the power of human reason is in the end upheld.
Table of Contents
Introduction. 1. Science and Reason.
2. Science and Pragmatism.
3. The End of Reason.
4. Science and Naturalism.
5. A God's-Eye View.
6. Science and Humanity.
7. Science and Society.
8. Can Science Explain Everything?.
9. The Legitimation of Science.
10. Reason and Metaphysics.
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