Science and Values: The Aims of Science and Their Role in Scientific Debate (Pittsburgh Series in Philosophy and History of Science) (Volume 3)
by Larry Laudan
Science and Values by Larry Laudan investigates the aims of science and their pivotal role in scientific debate. As part of the Pittsburgh Series in Philosophy and History of Science, Volume 3, it explores how values shape scientific methodologies and discussions, providing a thoughtful examination of philosophy in scientific practice.
About This Book
In Science and Values, Larry Laudan delves into the philosophical underpinnings of scientific practice, focusing on the aims of science and their integral role in ongoing scientific debates.
The book, part of the Pittsburgh Series in Philosophy and History of Science, offers insights into how values guide the pursuit of knowledge within scientific communities.
Laudan argues for a nuanced understanding of how normative considerations affect the evaluation and advancement of scientific theories.
This volume contributes to broader discussions in the history and philosophy of science by highlighting the dynamic relationship between objective inquiry and subjective values.
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