8. The Function of Measurement in Modern Physical Science

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. I. Historiographic Studies
5. 1. The Relations between the History and the Philosophy of Science 3
6. 2. Concepts of Cause in the Development of Physics 21
7. 3. Mathematical versus Experimental Traditions in the Development of Physical Science 31
8. 4. Energy Conservation as an Example of Simultaneous Discovery 66
9. 5. The History of Science 105
10. 6. The Relations between History and the History of Science 127
11. II. Metahistorical Studies
12. 7. The Historical Structure of Scientific Discovery 165
13. 8. The Function of Measurement in Modern Physical Science 178
14. 9. The Essential Tension: Tradition and Innovation in Scientific Research 225
15. 10. A Function for Thought Experiment 240
16. 11. Logic of Discovery or Psychology of Research? 266
17. 12. Second Thoughts on Paradigms 293
18. 13. Objectivity, Value Judgment, and Theory Choice 320
19. 14. Comment on the Relations of Science and Art 340
20. Index 353