Isbn: 9780266619727 - du positivisme dans la science (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of positivism in science, tracing its roots to the early 19th century and its subsequent influence on the social and intellectual landscape. The author posits that positivism emerged as a reaction to the perceived excesses of speculative philosophy, advocating instead an exclusive reliance on empirical observation and experimentation as the sole valid means of acquiring knowledge. Despite its initial success, the book argues that positivism's strict adherence to this principle led to a truncated understanding of the natural world, one that excluded the possibility of non-physical phenomena and ultimately undermined its own scientific aspirations. The book presents a nuanced critique of positivism's strengths and limitations, shedding light on its impact on the development of scientific thought and the wider philosophical questions it raises. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…