Understanding Perspectivism Scientific Challenges and Methodological Prospects
Understanding Perspectivism: Scientific Challenges and Methodological Prospects by Michela Massimi is an edited collection published by Taylor & Francis Group on June 30, 2021. This 210-page book presents a comprehensive exploration of the concept of perspectivism within the philosophy of science, featuring a series of essays that delve into its methodological promises and scientific challenges across various disciplines, including physics, biology, and cognitive neuroscience.
Readers will find a diverse range of perspectives on the advantages of employing multiple viewpoints in scientific inquiry and interdisciplinary research. The essays address critical questions regarding the integration of different perspectives and the connections between perspectivism, pluralism, and pragmatism. This collection aims to provide insights into the relevance of perspectivism in contemporary scientific discourse, making it a significant contribution to the fields of philosophy, logic, and the social aspects of science.
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This edited collection is the first of its kind to explore the view called perspectivism in philosophy of science. The book brings together an array of essays that reflect on the methodological promises and scientific challenges of perspectivism in a variety of fields such as physics, biology, cognitive neuroscience, and cancer research, just as a few examples. What are the advantages of using a plurality of perspectives in a given scientific field and for interdisciplinary research? Can different perspectives be integrated? What is the relation between perspectivism, pluralism, and pragmatism? These ten new essays by top scholars in the field offer a polyphonic journey towards understanding the view called ‘perspectivism’ and its relevance to science.
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