Elucidation in Natural Sciences
Journal Title: جستارهایی در فلسفه و کلام - Year 2013, Vol 45, Issue 90
Abstract
In this article, after an introduction, two more or less detailed reports of history of science – from the realm of medical science – are provided to clarify that when the scientists face a problem, how they practically solve, interpret, and elucidate it. Then, other various types of elucidation are touched upon, defined, and described. Further on, these same various elucidations are critically reviewed. In conclusion, first, empiricism is explained and then the mind-bending complexity in empiricism is pointed out and argued that without resolving it empiricism cannot be undertaken.
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‘Alī ḤAqqī
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