Overview
- Introduces readers to the use of empirical knowledge, which is gained through qualitative empirical methods, in the philosophical analysis of scientific practice
- Discusses how philosophical conceptualization and empirical data can be integrated and benefit from each other
- Analyzes practical case studies, e.g. in scientific education, biomedical research and finance
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics (SAPERE, volume 21)
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Empirical Philosophy of Science and HPS
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About this book
The book examines the emerging approach of using qualitative methods, such as interviews and field observations, in the philosophy of science. Qualitative methods are gaining popularity among philosophers of science as more and more scholars are resorting to empirical work in their study of scientific practices. At the same time, the results produced through empirical work are quite different from those gained through the kind of introspective conceptual analysis more typical of philosophy. This volume explores the benefits and challenges of an empirical philosophy of science and addresses questions such as: What do philosophers gain from empirical work? How can empirical research help to develop philosophical concepts? How do we integrate philosophical frameworks and empirical research? What constraints do we accept when choosing an empirical approach? What constraints does a pronounced theoretical focus impose on empirical work? Nine experts discuss their thoughts and empirical results in the chapters of this book with the aim of providing readers with an answer to these questions.
Reviews
“This short book is entirely in earnest and full of insight into how science is carried out and how scientists think and do their work. … The breadth of case studies selected and the clarity with which they are rendered are the principal strengths of this book. … This is a book worth reading and reflecting upon.” (Anthony J. Duben, Computing Reviews, December, 2015)
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Empirical Philosophy of Science
Book Subtitle: Introducing Qualitative Methods into Philosophy of Science
Editors: Susann Wagenknecht, Nancy J. Nersessian, Hanne Andersen
Series Title: Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18600-9
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-18599-6Published: 25 June 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-35668-6Published: 09 October 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-18600-9Published: 12 June 2015
Series ISSN: 2192-6255
Series E-ISSN: 2192-6263
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VI, 171
Topics: Sociological Theory, History of Philosophy, Models and Principles