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Kuhn vs.Popper

Prophets of the End of Science

Steve Fuller author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Icon Books

Published:5th Jun '03

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In 1965 Thomas Kuhn and Karl Popper met at the University of London to stage what has turned out to be the most momentous philosophical debate of the 20th century. At stake was no less than the soul of science itself...No discipline remained untouched by the consequences of this exchange. Was it really such a good thing that Kuhn's 'postmodernism' triumphed over Popper's 'positivism'? Kuhn vs. Popper is a provocative account of a landmark confrontation in which 'the wrong guy' won. A fantastically regarded author whom Icon are proud to have on board Touches upon every aspect of thinking about science in the 20th century Pacey, provocative and sure to receive media coverage

"Reading Steve Fuller is like reading Umberto Eco on speed." Jeff Hughes, University of Manchester

ISBN: 9781840464689

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 290g

244 pages