This book presents the Proceedings of the Second International Conference on History and Philosophy of Science, held in Pisa, Italy, from September 4-8, 1978. Organized by the IUHPS and other institutions, it acknowledges the contributions of various sponsors and committee members, including Professor Evandro Agazzi.
This preface introduces the Proceedings of the Second International Conference on History and Philosophy of Science, held in Pisa, Italy, in 1978. Organized by the IUHPS and the Italian Society for Logic and Philosophy of Science, it acknowledges the contributions of various sponsors and committee members, including Professor Evandro Agazzi.
This book explores the rise of probabilistic thinking in modern culture, highlighting its contrast with traditional assumptions and systems of thought. It discusses the shift towards weaker claims of truth and the focus on contextual reasoning, reflecting a broader intellectual style that embraces uncertainty and interpretation over absolute certainty.
This book explores the significant evolution of Logic in the modern era, highlighting its division into specialized subdomains as it seeks recognition as a science. It discusses the initial isolation of a 'scientific core' and the subsequent emergence of new fields to address previously overlooked aspects, questioning the coherence of a unified discipline.