Instrumental Realism: The Interface Between Philosophy of Science and Philosophy of Technology
Author:   Don Ihde
Publisher:   Indiana University Press
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Pages:   176
Publication Date:   22 May 1991
Format:   Paperback
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Ihde is perhaps uniquely situated to provide authoritative accounts of such diverse philosophical traditions as those involved in current explorations of the technology of scientific instruments.... Ihde's book breaks new ground and... makes an important debate accessible."" -Robert Ackermann Instrumental Realism has three principal aims: to advocate a ""praxis-perception"" approach to the philosophy of science; to explore ways in which such an approach offers a mutually illuminating overlap with a philosophy of technology; and to examine comparatively and critically the work of some who advocate an ""instrumental realist"" approach to the philosophy of science.

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Author:   Don Ihde
Publisher:   Indiana University Press
Imprint:   Indiana University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.308kg
ISBN:  

9780253206268


ISBN 10:   025320626
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   22 May 1991
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD   Availability explained
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Preface Part One: Philosophy of Science Read through Philosophy of Technology I. Introduction: Philosophers and Technology II. The New Philosophy of Science III. Philosophy of Technology Part Two: The Instrument as Interface IV. The Embodiment of Science in Technology A. The ""Body-Philosophers"" B. The ""Mind-Philosopher"" Tradition C. Instruments as Interface V. Instrumental Realism VI. The Experiment Epilogue: Philosophy of Technology beyond Philosophy of Science Notes Index

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Ihde is perhaps uniquely situated to provide authoritative accounts of such diverse philosophical traditions as those involved in current explorations of the technology of scientific instruments... Ihde's book breaks new ground and ... makes an important debate accessible. - Robert Ackermann


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