The Role of Technology in Science: Philosophical Perspectives

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Hansson, Sven Ove (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: Philosophy of Engineering and Technology, 18
• Subjects: Philosophy.; History.; Philosophy and science.; Economic policy.; Philosophy of Technology.; Philosophy of Science.; History of Science.; R & D/Technology Policy.

This edited volume explores the interplay between philosophies in a wide-ranging analysis of how technological applications in science inform our systems of thought. Beginning with a historical background, the volume moves on to explore a host of topics, such as the uses of technology in scientific...