ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5812-3033
(2001):
Against the Excesses of Quantum Gravity: A Plea for Modest.
In: Philosophy of Science, Vol. 68, No. S3: S424-S441
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Abstract
I argue that all current research programs in quantum gravity conform to the 17th century hypothetico-deductive model of scientific inquiry, perhaps of necessity given the current state of technology. In so far as they do not recognize and advertise the shortcomings of the research method they use, they do a disservice to the integrity of science, for the method admits of far less certainty accruing to its products than one would be led to believe by the pronouncements of researchers in the area.
Item Type: | Journal article |
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Form of publication: | Publisher's Version |
Keywords: | quantum gravity; hypothetico-deductive method |
Faculties: | Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science > Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science > Chair of Philosophy of Science |
Subjects: | 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 100 Philosophy 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 110 Metaphysics 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 120 Epistemology |
URN: | urn:nbn:de:bvb:19-epub-69757-8 |
ISSN: | 0031-8248 |
Language: | English |
Item ID: | 69757 |
Date Deposited: | 25. Nov 2019, 07:09 |
Last Modified: | 04. Nov 2020, 13:51 |