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French Studies in the Philosophy of Science

Contemporary Research in France

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  • © 2009

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Editors:
  1. Anastasios Brenner

    1. Département de philosophie, Université Paul Valéry-Montpellier III, Montpellier cedex 5, France

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  2. Jean Gayon

    1. Institut d’histoire et de philosophie des sciences et des techniques, Université Paris I-Panthéon Sorbonne, Paris, France

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Part of the book series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science (BSPS, volume 276)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxviii
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  2. Styles in Philosophy of Science and Technology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 23-23
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    2. The Legend of Philosophy’s Striptease (Trends in Philosophy of Science)

      • Anne Fagot-Largeault
      Pages 25-49

    3. French Philosophy of Technology

      • Daniel Parrochia
      Pages 51-70

  4. Physical and Chemical Sciences

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113
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    2. Philosophy and 20th Century Physics

      • Gilles Cohen-Tannoudji
      Pages 115-140

    3. Foundations of Physics: The Empirical Blindness

      • Hervé Zwirn
      Pages 141-163

    4. Philosophy of Chemistry

      • Bernadette Bensaude-Vincent
      Pages 165-186

  5. Life Sciences

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 187-187
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    2. Pharmacology as a Physical Object

      • Dagognet François
      Pages 189-200

    3. Philosophy of Biology: An Historico-Critical Characterization

      • Jean Gayon
      Pages 201-212

    4. Philosophy and Contemporary Biological Research

      • Claude Debru
      Pages 213-224

  6. Philosophy of the Behavorial and Cognitive Sciences

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 224-224
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    2. What is a Mental Function?

      • Joëlle Proust
      Pages 227-253

    3. Philosophy of Cognitive Science

      • Daniel Andler
      Pages 255-300

  7. Philosophy of Economics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 301-301
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    2. Duhemian Themes in Expected Utility Theory

      • Philippe Mongin
      Pages 303-357
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About this book

Having examined previous volumes of the Boston Studies series devoted to different countries, and having discussed the best way to present contemporary research in France, we have arrived at a careful selection of 15 participants, including the organizers. Our aim is to bring together philosophers and practicing scientist from the major institutions of the country, both universities and research centers.

The areas of research represented here cover a wide spectrum of sciences, from mathematics and physics to the life sciences, as well as linguistics and economics. This selection is a showcase of French philosophy of science, illustrating the different methods employed: logico-linguistic analysis, rational reconstruction and historical inquiry. These participants have the ability to relate their research both to the French tradition and current discussions on the international scene. Also included is a substantial historical introduction, explaining the development of philosophy of science in France, the various schools of thought and methods as well as the major concepts and their significance.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Département de philosophie, Université Paul Valéry-Montpellier III, Montpellier cedex 5, France

    Anastasios Brenner

  • Institut d’histoire et de philosophie des sciences et des techniques, Université Paris I-Panthéon Sorbonne, Paris, France

    Jean Gayon

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: French Studies in the Philosophy of Science

  • Book Subtitle: Contemporary Research in France

  • Editors: Anastasios Brenner, Jean Gayon

  • Series Title: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-9368-5

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Philosophy and Religion (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2009

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-9367-8Published: 05 March 2009

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-017-7719-3Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4020-9368-5Published: 14 April 2009

  • Series ISSN: 0068-0346

  • Series E-ISSN: 2214-7942

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VI, 375

  • Topics: Philosophy of Science

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