Scientific Discovery - Logic and Tinkering

Kantorovich analyzes the notion of discovery. He views the process as inference and questions whether there is logic or method to discovery. He provides an alternative perspective on scientific discovery that explains the difficulties in finding a satisfactory method of discovery. Within the framework of evolutionary epistemology, discovery is treated as a phenomenon in its own right having psychological and social dimensions. Science is viewed as a continuation of the evolutionary process whereby creative discovery plays a role similar to blind mutation in biological evolution. From this perspective, serendipity and tinkering are key notions in understanding the creative process.

About the author

Aharon Kantorovich is Associate Editor of the Journal of Social and Evolutionary Systems.

Product details

• Authors: Aharon Kantorovich
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.1993
• EAN: 9780791414781
• ISBN: 978-0-7914-1478-1
• No. of pages: 281
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 235 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 399 g
• Series: Suny Series in Science, Techno; Suny Series in Science, Techno; Suny Philosophy and Biology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works