Are scientific discoveries coming to an end? At what cost isscientific research undertaken? Priceless Knowledge? argues that perfecting natural science is impracticable, not on theoretical terms, but on strictly economic grounds. This is a rare philosophical examination of the economics of natural science. Nicholas Rescher argues that while there are no theoretical limits to natural science, we are limited by what we can afford to do. Rescher explores th exponential increase in resources necessary to accomplish growth in knowledge. Priceless Knowledge? conveys an important message that philosophers of science, scientists, and those interested in scientific inquiry cannot ignore.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
Nicholas Rescher applies his legendary energy and erudition to topics in the economics of epistemic production . . . This book poses striking new questions that will intrigue and enlighten those with open minds. -- Ernest Sosa, Brown University Priceless Knowledge? offers an interesting discussion of the interaction between science and technology. Rescher reminds us that science research is not an isolated undertaking but bound to certain external factors. Among these factors, economic cost has come to play an increasingly important role. -- Nick Oweyssi, Institute for the History & Philosophy of Science & Technology University of Toronto * Philosophy in Review * Nicholas Rescher has again demonstrated his mastery of the cost/benefit economics of scientific research. The book is a must read for anyone needing to be convinced that scientific research is an economic bargain. -- Robert E. Butts, University of Western Ontario
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 162 mm
Dicke: 18 mm
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978-0-8476-8244-7 (9780847682447)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Nicholas Rescher is university professor of philosophy at the University of Pittsburph. The author of over sixty books, his previous works include The Coherence Theory of Truth (Oxford University Press) and Methodological Pragmatism (Oxford University Press).
