The authors question the idea of scientific progress from "summary" of Leviathan and the Air-Pump by Steven Shapin,Simon Schaffer
The concept of scientific progress is deeply ingrained in our modern understanding of knowledge and truth. It suggests that over time, through the accumulation of evidence and experimentation, we move closer to an objective understanding of the natural world. However, Shapin and Schaffer challenge this idea by examining a historical case study - the dispute between Thomas Hobbes and Robert Boyle over the nature of the vacuum. By delving into this specific controversy, the authors reveal the complexities and uncertainties that characterize the practice of science. They show how scientific knowledge is not simply a linear progression towards...
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