Kuhn vs.Popper
Prophets of the End of Science
Steve Fuller(Author)
Icon Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 5. June 2003
Book
Hardback
244 pages
978-1-84046-468-9 (ISBN)
Description
In 1965 Thomas Kuhn and Karl Popper met at the University of London to stage what has turned out to be the most momentous philosophical debate of the 20th century. At stake was no less than the soul of science itself...No discipline remained untouched by the consequences of this exchange. Was it really such a good thing that Kuhn's 'postmodernism' triumphed over Popper's 'positivism'? Kuhn vs. Popper is a provocative account of a landmark confrontation in which 'the wrong guy' won. A fantastically regarded author whom Icon are proud to have on board Touches upon every aspect of thinking about science in the 20th century Pacey, provocative and sure to receive media coverage
Reviews / Votes
"Reading Steve Fuller is like reading Umberto Eco on speed." Jeff Hughes, University of ManchesterMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Duxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 111 mm
Weight
290 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84046-468-9 (9781840464689)
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Person
Steve Fuller trained in the history and philosophy of science, and is now Professor of Sociology at the University of Warwick.