The Problem of Understanding of Nature in Exact Science
In this short inquiry I would like to defend the statement that exact science deals with the explanation of models, but not with the understanding (comprehending) of nature. By the word ‘nature’ I mean nature as physis (as a self-moving and self-developing living organism to which humans also belong...
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| Language: | English |
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Estonian Association of the History and Philosophy of Science
2014-10-01
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| Series: | Acta Baltica Historiae et Philosophiae Scientiarum |
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| Online Access: | http://www.bahps.org/06_Napinen-2014-2-06.pdf |