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Philosophers, scientists and the unity of science

Sheehan, Helena (1981) Philosophers, scientists and the unity of science. In: 16th International Congress of the History of Science, 26 August - 3 September 1981, Bucharest, Romania.

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Abstract

This paper examines historical images of the unity of science and makes a case for a contemporary conceptualisation of this project for our own times. It argues that, to overcome the fragmentation of knowledge, it is necessary to have an adequate and appropriate philosophy. This paper outlines the parameters of such a philosophy.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Event Type:	Conference
Refereed:	Yes
Additional Information:	This paper was presented at the 16th International Congress of the History of Science in 1981.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	epistemology; ontology; philosophy of science; world view; positivism; pragmatism; marxism; reductionism; integrative levels; physics; biology; psychology;
Subjects:	Humanities > Philosophy Social Sciences > Sociology Humanities > History
DCU Faculties and Centres:	DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Science > School of Communications
Published in:	Proceedings of the 16th International Congress of the History of Science. . International Union of the History and Philosophy of Science.
Publisher:	International Union of the History and Philosophy of Science
Use License:	This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License
Funders:	UNESCO
ID Code:	4701
Deposited On:	28 Jul 2009 11:19 by Helena Sheehan. Last Modified 28 Jul 2009 11:19

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