The re-emergence of hyphenated history-and-philosophy-of-science and the testing of theories of scientific change.
A basic premise of hyphenated history-and-philosophy-of-science is that theories of scientific change have to be based on empirical evidence derived from carefully constructed historical case studies. This paper analyses one such systematic attempt to test philosophical claims, describing its historical context, rationale, execution, and limited impact.
University of Texas at Austin, USA. Electronic address: ll@larrylaudan.com.
Larry
L
Laudan
University of Texas at Austin, USA. Electronic address: rachel@rachellaudan.com.
Rachel
R
Laudan
Case studies; Empirical testing; History of science; Philosophy of science; Scientific revolution; Theories of scientific change