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Why Does History Matter to Philosophy and Sciences?: Selected Essays (Quellen Und Studien Zur Philosophie)
Why Does History Matter to Philosophy and Sciences Selected Essays - Quellen Und Studien Zur Philosophie Author:Lorenz Kruger, Thomas Sturm, Wolfgang Carl, Lorraine Daston What are the relationships between philosophy and the history of philosophy, the history of science and the philosophy of science? Walter de Gruyter - Why Does History Matter to Philosophy and the Sciences? This selection of essays by Lorenz Kruger (1932-1994) presents exemplary studies on the philosophy of John Locke and Immanuel Kant, on the h... more »istory of physics and on the scope and limitations of scientific explanation, and a realistic understanding of science and truth. In his treatment of leading currents in 20th century philosophy, Kruger presents new and original arguments for a deeper understanding of the continuity and dynamics of the development of scientific theory. These result in significant consequences for the claim of the sciences that they understand reality in a rational manner. The case studies are complemented by fundamental thoughts on the relationship between philosophy, science, and their common history.« less