Dorothea E. Olkowski
Postmodern Philosophy and the Scientific Turn
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253001191
- author:
- Dorothea E. Olkowski
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 6.00 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.70 (d)
- Genre:
- Modern Philosophy - General & Miscellaneous, Philosophy of Science - Social Aspects, Phenomenology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Postmodern Philosophy and the Scientific Turn by Dorothea E. Olkowski explores the relationship between science and philosophy, revealing how language shapes our understanding of reality. The historic link between mathematics and worldview development is central to this inquiry, which proposes a phenomenological model that helps make sense of reality and composes an ethics for dealing with uncertainty. By examining the role of philosophy in the sciences, Olkowski develops a new perspective on human thought and action. This book offers a nuanced exploration of the intersection of postmodern philosophy and scientific inquiry, shedding light on the complex relationships between language, worldview, and ethics.
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