Wrinch, Dorothy. On the Structure of Scientific Inquiry
1921, Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society, 21: 181–210
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Added by: Viviane FairbankAbstract:
The object of this paper is the study, in some of its aspects, of the structure of scientific inquiry. The subject is a large one and covers the major part of the field of scientific methodology. We shall confine our attention more particularly to the consideration of those problems of scientific structure which occur in the case of more advanced sciences and merely outline the corresponding problems which occur primarily in sciences in the more elementary stageComment: In this paper, Wrinch discuss the different kinds of reasoning principles—probabilistic, logical, etc.—which structure scientific inquiry. She focuses in particular on the importance of logical reasoning and logic's fundamental role as the basis of scientific theory-building. The paper would likely be best suited for any discussion or course focused on early-20th-century philosophy of science and logic. Note, however, that one of the examples Wrinch uses (of an old children's rhyme) includes a racial slur, and this should be taken into consideration if/when using this text in an educational context.
Yap, Audrey. Feminism and Carnap’s Principle of Tolerance
2010, Hypatia 25 (2):437-454
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Added by: Franci MangravitiAbstract:
The logical empiricists often appear as a foil for feminist theories. Their emphasis on the individualistic nature of knowledge and on the value neutrality of science seems directly opposed to most feminist concerns. However, several recent works have highlighted aspects of Carnap’s views that make him seem like much less of a straight-forwardly positivist thinker. Certain of these aspects lend themselves to feminist concerns much more than the stereotypical picture would imply.
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