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1 online resource (155 pages) |
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text file |
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None. |
| Summary |
"Advocates of the evolutionary analogy claim that mechanisms governing scientific change are analogous to those at work in organic evolution - above all, natural selection. By referring to the works of the most influential proponents of evolutionary analogies (Toulmin, Campbell, Hull and, most notably, Kuhn) the authors discuss whether and to what extent their use of the analogy is appropriate. A careful and often illuminating perusal of the theoretical scope of the terms employed, as well as ... |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Science -- Philosophy.
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Science -- Philosophy. |
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Evolution -- Philosophy.
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Evolution -- Philosophy. |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Napolitano, Giulio, author.
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Renzi, Barbara Gabriella. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 9786613436016 |
| ISBN |
1283436019 |
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9781283436014 |
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9781443833547 (hardback) |
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1443833541 (hardback) |
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9781443833981 |
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1443833983 |
| Standard No. |
9786613436016 |
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