The Present Situation in the Philosophy of Science von Friedrich (Hrsg.) Stadler

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This volume is a serious attempt to open up the subject of European philosophy of science to real thought, and provide the structural basis for the interdisciplinary development of its specialist fields, but also to provoke reflection on the idea of 'European philosophy of science'. This efforts should foster a contemporaneous reflection on what might be meant by philosophy of science in Europe and European philosophy of science, and how in fact awareness of it could assist philosophers interpret and motivate their research through a stronger collective identity. The overarching aim is to set the background for a collaborative project organising, systematising, and ultimately forging an identity for, European philosophy of science by creating research structures and developing research networks across Europe to promote its development. As such under the general rubric of 'the present situation in the philosophy of science', the emphasis is on as a first step identifying traditions andresearch structures already present, and the directions in which this research was leading. The European perspective in philosophy of science is the inclusion of the historical roots of current debates and the focus on methodological problems that cross the various sub-disciplines. This historical dimension is complemented by the evident broad scope of European philosophy of science which embodies not only a strong tradition of history and philosophy of science, history of philosophy of science, but also philosophy with respect to the cultural and social sciences as part of (not separate to) the discipline, combined with more traditional philosophical issues and approaches, such as the application of formal methods, the problem of realism, determinism and chance or the natural kinds debate. This consideration of general philosophical questions in science is married to a strong tradition of engaging naturalistically with the particular philosophical issues in individual sciences wherethere exists a prerogative of being closely schooled in the relevant scientific theory and research context. Additionally, one can refer to particular positions, like 'structural realism', as 'European', having their origin and their centre of pursuit, and indeed their historical links, in the context of European research.
This volume is a serious attempt to open up the subject of European philosophy of science to real thought, and provide the structural basis for the interdisciplinary development of its specialist fields, but also to provoke reflection on the idea of 'European philosophy of science'. This efforts should foster a contemporaneous reflection on what might be meant by philosophy of science in Europe and European philosophy of science, and how in fact awareness of it could assist philosophers interpret and motivate their research through a stronger collective identity. The overarching aim is to set the background for a collaborative project organising, systematising, and ultimately forging an identity for, European philosophy of science by creating research structures and developing research networks across Europe to promote its development. As such under the general rubric of 'the present situation in the philosophy of science', the emphasis is on as a first step identifying traditions andresearch structures already present, and the directions in which this research was leading. The European perspective in philosophy of science is the inclusion of the historical roots of current debates and the focus on methodological problems that cross the various sub-disciplines. This historical dimension is complemented by the evident broad scope of European philosophy of science which embodies not only a strong tradition of history and philosophy of science, history of philosophy of science, but also philosophy with respect to the cultural and social sciences as part of (not separate to) the discipline, combined with more traditional philosophical issues and approaches, such as the application of formal methods, the problem of realism, determinism and chance or the natural kinds debate. This consideration of general philosophical questions in science is married to a strong tradition of engaging naturalistically with the particular philosophical issues in individual sciences wherethere exists a prerogative of being closely schooled in the relevant scientific theory and research context. Additionally, one can refer to particular positions, like 'structural realism', as 'European', having their origin and their centre of pursuit, and indeed their historical links, in the context of European research.
AutorStadler, Friedrich (Hrsg.)
EinbandKartonierter Einband (Kt)
Erscheinungsjahr2012
Seitenangabe325 S.
LieferstatusLieferbar in ca. 20-45 Arbeitstagen
AusgabekennzeichenEnglisch
AbbildungenPreviously published in hardcover; X, 325 p.
MasseH23.5 cm x B15.5 cm 646 g
CoverlagSpringer (Imprint/Brand)
ReiheThe Philosophy of Science in a European Perspective
VerlagSpringer Nature EN

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Über den Autor Friedrich (Hrsg.) Stadler

Ernst Mach (1838-1916) zählt zu den bedeutendsten Naturwissenschaftlern und Philosophen des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts. In der Physik als Wegbereiter von Einsteins Relativitätstheorie und Kontrahent von Boltzmanns Atomistik, in der Biologie, Psychologie und Physiologie als Pionier einer empiristischen und gestalthaften "Analyse der Empfindungen", in der Wissenschaftsphilosophie als Vorbild des Wiener Kreises mit dem Verein Ernst Mach sowie als Wegbereiter einer integrierten Wissenschaftsgeschichte und Wissenschaftstheorie. Seine Wirkung reicht weit über die Naturwissenschaft hinaus - in die Wiener Medizinische Schule und Psychoanalyse (R. Bárány, J. Breuer, S. Freud), in die Literatur ("Jung Wien", R. Musil), in die Politik (Friedrich Adler, der Austromarxismus und die Wiener Volksbildung), in die Kunst zw. Futurismus und Minimal Art sowie in die  Sozialwissenschaften zwischen der liberalen Schule (J. Schumpeter, F.A. von Hayek) und der empirischen Sozialforschung (P. Lazarsfeldund M. Jahoda). Machs internationale Wirkung zeigte sich bereits zu Lebzeiten im amerikanischen Pragmatismus (W. James) und den französischen Konventionalismus (P. Duhem, H. Poincaré). Anlässlich der 100. Wiederkehr des Todestages von Ernst Mach veranstaltete das Institut Wiener Kreis ein internationales Symposium zu Leben, Werk und Wirkung dieses Naturforschers und Philosophen. Zielsetzung dieses Bandes, der die deutschsprachigen Beiträge zum Syposium vereint, ist eine kritische Bestandsaufnahme von Machs Lebenswerk auf dem Stand gegenwärtiger Forschung und Historiografie.

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