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87The dilemma of case studies: Toward a heraclitian philosophy of sciencePerspectives on Science 9 (4): 373-382. 2001.What do appeals to case studies accomplish? Consider the dilemma: On the one hand, if the case is selected because it exemplifies the philosophical point, then it is not clear that the historical data hasn't been manipulated to fit the point. On the other hand, if one starts with a case study, it is not clear where to go from thereāfor it is unreasonable to generalize from one case or even two or three.
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Human beings as technological artifactsIn John R. Dakers (ed.), Defining Technological Literacy: Towards an Epistemological Framework, Palgrave-macmillan. 2006.
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45Reconsidering the legacy of Thomas kuhn; editor's introductionPerspectives on Science 9 (4): 371-372. 2001.
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49The myth of science educationStudies in Philosophy and Education 10 (1): 7-17. 1990.It is argued that the manner in which we teach science in the high schools represents an outdated positivistic conception of science. The standard presentation of a year of each of chemistry, biology and physics should be replaced by an integrated science plus history, philosophy, and sociology of science which would take a total of three years to complete. A proper appreciation for the true nature of science is essential to the continued health of the scientific enterprise.
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Areas of Specialization
Epistemology |
General Philosophy of Science |
17th/18th Century Philosophy |
Areas of Interest
Epistemology |
General Philosophy of Science |
17th/18th Century Philosophy |