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.
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;