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Unity and diversity in science

Joseph Agassi

pp. 463-522

Abstract

The idea of the unity of science is the historically very important idea of total rationality and objectivity.This idea is a Utopian dream, and a rather dangerous one.The Popperian view of rationality as a goal directed, i.e., as problem-solving, method of trial and error is a better view or rationality .Solutions to problems offer the element of unification, and their criticisms offer the element of diversification.

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Cohen Robert S, Wartofsky Mark W (1969) Proceedings of the Boston colloquium for the philosophy of science 1966/1968. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 463-522

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-010-3378-7_17

Full citation:

Agassi Joseph (1969) „Unity and diversity in science“, In: R.S. Cohen & M.W. Wartofsky (eds.), Proceedings of the Boston colloquium for the philosophy of science 1966/1968, Dordrecht, Springer, 463–522.