Cognitive Structure of Scientific Revolutions

This book, first published in 2006, evaluates Kuhn's most influential ideas using theories developed by cognitive scientists.

List of contents

1. Revolutions in science and science studies; 2. Kuhn's theory of concepts; 3. Representing concepts by means of dynamic frames; 4. Scientific change; 5. Incommensurability; 6. The Copernican revolution; 7. Realism, history and cognitive studies of science.

About the author

Peter Barker is Professor of History of Science at the University of Oklahoma.Hanne Andersen is Professor of Medical Philosophy and Clinical Theory at the University of Copenhagen.Xiang Chen is Associate Professor of Philosophy at California Lutheran University.

Summary

Thomas Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions became the most widely read book about science in the twentieth century. In this book, first published in 2006, the theories of concepts developed by cognitive scientists are used to evaluate and extend Kuhn's most influential ideas.

Product details

• Authors: Hanne Andersen, Hanne Barker Andersen, Andersen Hanne, Peter Barker, Xiang Chen, Chen Xiang
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.09.2013
• EAN: 9781107637238
• ISBN: 978-1-107-63723-8
• No. of pages: 220
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); History of Ideas, SCIENCE / History, HISTORY / Social History, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, Philosophy of Science, History of Science