Description
Epistemological studies—which address issues of knowledge in general and scientific thought in particular—are of paramount importance today. Indeed, it can be argued that this is the primary field attracting philosophical research in the twentieth century. This book, therefore, offers a window into contemporary scientific thought and aspects of scientific epistemology. The author aims to encourage students to engage with this type of study and research, and to contribute to the dissemination of scientific knowledge and methods of scientific thinking within our cultural circles.
The book comprises two parts. In the first part, the author addresses the concept of epistemology and its relationship to other cognitive studies, both ancient and modern. He follows the perspectives of philosophers and scientists on the problem of knowledge, focusing on contemporary trends and employing a critical historical approach. The second part is devoted to the experimental method and the development of scientific thought in the field of physics, from Bacon and Galileo to atomic physics, focusing on the epistemological aspect while also highlighting some scientific discoveries that shed light on the epistemological issues at hand, enabling the non-specialist reader to understand their origins and their scientific and historical framework.
Finally, the author concludes this section with texts addressing the most important modern and contemporary epistemological issues in physics, written by leading scientists specializing in the field.
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