May 23, 2023
Styles of Reasoning and Contemporary Historical Epistemology
- 11:00 to 13:00
- Seminar
- Max Planck Research Group (Final Theory Program)
- Matteo Vagelli
In this talk I discuss the role that the notion of “styles of reasoning” play within contemporary historical epistemology. By drawing, in particular, on Ian Hacking’s version of the idea, I examine how mapping scientific styles allows us to identify the main features of both the so-called “historical” and “pluralist” turns of post-positivist history and philosophy of science. This talk is based on the final chapter of a book comparing French and more contemporary forms of historical epistemology which I am currently preparing. All kinds of feedback are welcome, especially in light of present-day trends characterizing the field of history of science.
Contact and Registration
Link to the Zoom-Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94690790127 Meeting-ID: 946 9079 0127 no registration required. For more information contact Kseniia Mohelsky officeblum@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de
About This Series
The seminar series of the Research Group “Historical Epistemology of the Final Theory Program” runs once a month, usually on a Monday at 14:00 in the seminar room of the Villa (Harnackstraße 5). The talks deal primarily with the history, philosophy, and foundations of modern (post-WWII) physics or with wider epistemological questions related to the work of the group. There are no pre-circulated papers.