ISSN:
1572-8587
Keywords:
philosophy of science in Finland 1970–1990
;
induction
;
probability
;
and truth-likeness
;
the structure and dynamics of theories
;
explanation and action
;
foundational studies
;
philosophy of science and the scientific community
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Philosophy
,
Nature of Science, Research, Systems of Higher Education, Museum Science
Notes:
Summary This paper gives a survey of the philosophy of science in Finland during the two decades 1970–90. Topics covered include the background (earlier studies by Eino Kaila, G. H. von Wright, and Jaakko Hintikka), the main areas of research (inductive logic, probability, truthlikeness, scientific theory, theory change, scientific realism, explanation and action, foundations of special disciplines), and the cultural impact of science studies.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00769519
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