Record in the Commens Bibliography. Retrieved from http://www.commens.org/bibliography/journal_article/hookway-christopher-1993-belief-confidence-and-method-science, 31.03.2023.
Title:
Belief, Confidence and the Method of Science
Journal:
Transactions of the Charles S. Peirce Society
Abstract:
Focuses on the claim of philosopher Charles Peirce that it was unscientific and improper for investigators to believe scientific results. Purpose of denying the autonomy of theoretical science; Overview of the method of science as a method for the fixation of belief; Possible contribution of philosophy to the development of applied ethics.