| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 247 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Synthese Library : studies in epistemology, logic, methodology, and philosophy of science ; v. 348 |
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Synthese library ; v. 348.
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| Contents |
The naturalization of philosophy -- Wittgenstein, Kuhn and the Turn towards science studies -- David Bloor and the Strong Programme -- The Strong Programme as naturalized philosophy -- Harry Collins and the Empirical Programme of Relativism -- Bruno Latour and actor network theory -- Latour's metaphysics -- Andrew Pickering and the Mangle of Practice -- Steve Fuller and social epistemology -- An alternative road for science and technology studies and the naturalization of philosophy of science |
| Summary |
This book approaches its subject matter in a way that combines a strong analytical and critical perspective with a historical and sociological framework for the understanding of the emergence of Science Studies. This is a novelty, since extant literature on this topic tends either to narrate the history of the field, with little criticism, or to criticize Science Studies from a philosophical platform but with little interest in its historical and social context. This book provides a critical review of the most prominent figures in Science Studies (also known as Science and Technology Studies) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Science -- Philosophy.
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SCIENCE -- Philosophy & Social Aspects.
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Sciences sociales.
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Droit.
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Sciences humaines.
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Science -- Philosophy
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789048197415 |
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9048197414 |
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