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Explaining the Growth of Scientific Knowledge

Explaining the Growth of Scientific Knowledge Metaphors, Models, and Meanings - Problems in Contemporary Philosophy

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Publisher's Synopsis

This study explains scientific progress through analogical cross-fertilization of ideas between distinct physical systems. In many cases, progress can be generatedfrom a radically new juxtaposition of apparently incongruous physical systems.

Book information

ISBN: 9780773487215
Publisher: E. Mellen Press
Imprint: E. Mellen Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 501
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 165
Weight: 430g
Height: 240mm
Width: 165mm
Spine width: 12mm