Nature of Reasoning in Science: A Critical Analysis of Indian and Western Philosophy - Softcover

Samal, Dr. Himansu Sekhar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639378814 ISBN 13: 9783639378818

Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2011

Synopsis

The book critically discusses the views of positivism and post-positivism on nature of scientific reasoning with special reference to the problem of justification of scientific law propositions and the problem of methodological unity of natural and social sciences, through a critical dialogue of various contemporary important philosophers on the issues. The book also makes a serious attempt to establish a critical analysis of Indian philosophy on the issues mainly through a critical discussion of the views of the Naiyayikas and the Buddhists on the nature of justification of Vyapti propositions.

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About the Author

Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, India. He has done Ph.D and M.Phil in Philosophy from University of Pune and Masters Degree from University of Hyderabad. He specialises in Philosophy of science, Epistemology and Ethics.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 3639378814
• ISBN 13: 9783639378818
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 280