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The misapprehension I speak of is very surprising, in View of the explicit declaration, contained in the very first sentence of my preface, that the book is de signed as a contribution not to physics, nor certainly to metaphysics, but to the theory of cognition. N ot withstanding this declaration, most of my critics assume it to be my purpose to expose the shortcomings and de feets of particular physical theories as devices for the colligation of facts, or as instruments of research, and suppose that my endeavor is simply, as one of my crit ics expresses it, to pick flaws in these theories, or, in the language of another critic, to crassify and develop contradictions between them, to set facts by the ears, and bump friendly heads together - in short, in the spirit of a sort of scientific pyrrhonism, to dis credit the familiar methods Of physical science, if not to invalidate its results. And they complain that I fail to apprehend what one of them is pleased to term the laboratory function of a physical theory or hypothe sis, and to appreciate the distinction between a work ing hypothesis and a theory advanced with the claim of its final validity or truth.
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The misapprehension I speak of is very surprising, in View of the explicit declaration, contained in the very first sentence of my preface, that the book is de signed as a contribution not to physics, nor certainly to metaphysics, but to the theory of cognition. N ot withstanding this declaration, most of my critics assume it to be my purpose to expose the shortcomings and de feets of particular physical theories as devices for the colligation of facts, or as instruments of research, and suppose that my endeavor is simply, as one of my crit ics expresses it, to pick flaws in these theories, or, in the language of another critic, to crassify and develop contradictions between them, to set facts by the ears, and bump friendly heads together - in short, in the spirit of a sort of scientific pyrrhonism, to dis credit the familiar methods Of physical science, if not to invalidate its results. And they complain that I fail to apprehend what one of them is pleased to term the laboratory function of a physical theory or hypothe sis, and to appreciate the distinction between a work ing hypothesis and a theory advanced with the claim of its final validity or truth.
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It is my conviction that this belief is but partially conformable to the fact, and that the prevailing misconceptions in regard to the true logical and psychological premisses of science are prolific of errors, whose reaction upon the character and tendencies of modern thought becomes more apparent from day to day. The shallow and sciolistic materialism - I allude, of course, not to its supposed ethical but to its purely intellectual aspects - which for a time threatened to blight the soil and poison the atmosphere even of the old highlands of thought on the continent of Europe, claims to be a presentation of conclusions from the facts and principles established in the several departments of physical science. It is part of my endeavor to meet this claim by an examination of the fundamental concepts and general theories of that department of physical science which is, in a sense, the basis and support of all its other departments - the department of physics. It will be seen at once, upon a most cursory glance at any one of the chapters of this little book, that it is in no wise intended as an open or covert advocacy of a return to metaphysical methods and aims; but that, on the contrary, its tendency is throughout to eliminate from science its latent metaphysical elements, to foster and not to repress the spirit of experimental investigation, and to accredit instead of discrediting the great endeavor of scientific research to gain a sure foothold on solid empirical ground, where the real data of experience may be reduced without ontological prepossessions.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the relationship between physics and general intellectual progress. The author argues that this progress is not founded on new scientific methods but rather on a critique of the assumptions inherent in scientific thinking. This critique has its roots in the tension between the desire for knowledge and the limitations of our understanding. The author traces the evolution of major scientific concepts and theories over time, revealing how they have been shaped by a mix of empirical observations and ontological assumptions. Ultimately, the author argues that a clear understanding of these assumptions is essential for the advancement of science and our understanding of the universe. This book presents an in-depth examination of the intersection between scientific thought and the broader framework of human knowledge, highlighting the role of assumptions, concepts, and the nature of understanding in scientific progress. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330270608_0
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