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The philosophy of no
a philosophy of the new scientific mind
Book • 1968
Gaston Bachelard's "The Philosophy of No" is a profound exploration of the philosophical implications of negation in scientific thought.
Bachelard argues that scientific progress often involves rejecting established ideas and embracing new, counterintuitive concepts.
He emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and the willingness to challenge existing assumptions.
The book delves into the epistemological implications of scientific revolutions, highlighting the role of negation in shaping our understanding of the world.
Bachelard's work challenges the notion of a continuous, linear progression of scientific knowledge.
Bachelard argues that scientific progress often involves rejecting established ideas and embracing new, counterintuitive concepts.
He emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and the willingness to challenge existing assumptions.
The book delves into the epistemological implications of scientific revolutions, highlighting the role of negation in shaping our understanding of the world.
Bachelard's work challenges the notion of a continuous, linear progression of scientific knowledge.
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David Peña-Guzmán and Ellie Anderson when discussing his critique of intuition in science.
David Peña-Guzmán and Ellie Anderson when discussing his critique of intuition in science.
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Intuition
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John Willis when discussing his book about the philosophy of AI and its relation to Deming's ideas.
John Willis when discussing his book about the philosophy of AI and its relation to Deming's ideas.
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S5 E7 - Dr. Bill Bellows - Thinking About Thinking and the In2:InThinking Forum 2025
