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(2010) The present situation in the philosophy of science, Dordrecht, Springer.
State of the art
a commentary on Wenceslao J. Gonzalez's contribution, "trends and problems in philosophy of social and cultural sciences: a European perspective"
Arto Siitonen
pp. 243-255
Scientific research proceeds from problems to their supposed solutions, which in turn raise further problems. A typical research process goes through the stages of invention and testing. Its results are presented in theories; these justify the results and make them understandable. Theories often have applications, for instance in technology, commerce, social organizations and in teaching. Research is a cultural activity pursued in international co-operation among individuals and groups. It both follows traditions and renews them, and takes its direction according to both its internal logic and also external factors. The assumed direction at a certain time makes up the trend that is characteristic for science in general, or for a given discipline. Trends are typical ways of approaching problems and designing theories.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-90-481-9115-4_19
Full citation:
Siitonen, A. (2010)., State of the art: a commentary on Wenceslao J. Gonzalez's contribution, "trends and problems in philosophy of social and cultural sciences: a European perspective", in F. Stadler (ed.), The present situation in the philosophy of science, Dordrecht, Springer, pp. 243-255.
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