Thomas Kuhn's 'Linguistic Turn' and the Legacy of Logical Empiricism: Incommensurability, Rationality and the Search for Truth (Ashgate New Critical Thinking in Philosophy)

Presenting a critical history of the philosophy of science in the twentieth century, focusing on the transition from logical positivism in its first half to the "new philosophy of science" in its second, Stefano Gattei examines the influence of several key figures, but the main focus of the book are Thomas Kuhn and Karl Popper. Kuhn as the central figure of the new philosophy of science, and Popper as a key philosopher of the time who stands outside both traditions. Gattei makes two important claims about the development of the philosophy of science in the twentieth century; that Kuhn is much closer to positivism than many have supposed, failing to solve the crisis of neopostivism, and that Popper, in responding to the deeper crisis of foundationalism that spans the whole of the Western philosophical tradition, ultimately shows what is untenable in Kuhn's view. Gattei has written a very detailed and fine grained, yet accessible discussion making exceptionally interesting use of archive materials. "Presenting a critical history of the philosophy of science in the twentieth century, focusing on the transition from logical positivism in its first half to the "new philosophy of science" in its second, Stefano Gattei examines the influence of several key figures, but the main focus of the book are Thomas Kuhn and Karl Popper." "Kuhn as the central figure of the new philosophy of science, and Popper as a key philosopher of the time who stands outside both traditions. Gattei makes two important claims about the development of the philosophy of science in the twentieth century; that Kuhn is much closer to positivism than many have supposed, failing to solve the crisis of neopostivism and that Popper, in responding to the deeper crisis of foundationalism that spans the whole of the Western philosophical tradition, ultimately shows what is untenable in Kuhn's view."--BOOK JACKET

presenting A Critical History Of The Philosophy Of Science In The Twentieth Century, Focusing On The Transition From Logical Positivism In Its First Half To The New Philosophy Of Science In Its Second, Stefano Gattei Examines The Influence Of Several Key Figures, But The Main Focus Of The Book Are Thomas Kuhn And Karl Popper. Kuhn As The Central Figure Of The New Philosophy Of Science, And Popper As A Key Philosopher Of The Time Who Stands Outside Both Traditions. Gattei Makes Two Important Claims About The Development Of The Philosophy Of Science In The Twentieth Century; That Kuhn Is Much Closer To Positivism Than Many Have Supposed, Failing To Solve The Crisis Of Neopostivism And That Popper, In Responding To The Deeper Crisis Of Foundationalism That Spans The Whole Of The Western Philosophical Tradition, Ultimately Shows What Is Untenable In Kuhn's View.

Presenting a critical history of the philosophy of science in the twentieth century, focusing on the transition from logical positivism in its first half to the "new philosophy of science" in its second, Stefano Gattei examines the influence of several key figures, but the main focus of the book are Thomas Kuhn and Karl Popper.

Kuhn as the central figure of the new philosophy of science, and Popper as a key philosopher of the time who stands outside both traditions. Gattei makes two important claims about the development of the philosophy of science in the twentieth century Presenting a critical history of the philosophy of science in the twentieth century, focusing on the transition from logical positivism in its first half to the 'new philosophy of science' in its second, this title examines the influence of several key figures, focusing on Thomas Kuhn and Karl Popper. Content: Cover Contents Preface Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations 1 Two Revolutions in Twentieth-Century Philosophy of Science 2 Kuhn and the "New Philosophy of Science" 3 Incommensurability 4 Kuhn's "Linguistic Turn" 5 The Shadow of Positivism Bibliography Index.