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OverviewThe notion of controversy space is the key element of the new model of scientific and philosophical change introduced in this book. Devised as an alternative to classical models, the model of Controversy Spaces is a heuristic tool for the reconstruction of processes of conceptual change in the history of science and philosophy. The first chapter of this volume outlines in its initial section the historical trajectory of the dialectical, adversarial approach to the progress of knowledge, from its ancient flourishing and its almost complete oblivion in modernity up to its contemporary revival. Then the main features that characterize the structure and dynamics of controversy spaces are identified and examined. In the rest of the book the reader will find a detailed, fascinating series of case studies that apply the CS model in a variety of scientific areas, ranging from physics to linguistics, as well as the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of historiography. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Oscar Nudler (Bariloche Foundation, Program of Philosophy)Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co Imprint: John Benjamins Publishing Co Volume: 10 Weight: 0.510kg ISBN: 9789027218902ISBN 10: 9027218900 Pages: 187 Publication Date: 15 September 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAnother, perhaps the key, contribution of the controversy space model is to widen the unit of analysis of intellectual history, from isolated 'controversies' to [...] structurally complex, evolving sets of controversies. This unit of analysis makes room for a wider synchronic and diachronic temporal scale, providing a powerful heuristic tool for historians of science and philosophy. -- Andrea Simonis, on Amazon.com Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |