Punctuated Equilibria from the Point of View of Imre Lacatos' Methodology of Scientific Research Programmes

• Authors: Jodkowski K.
• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

EN

In the paper the author has presented traits of the theory of punctuated equilibria and of methodology of scientific research programmes. From the point of view of the latter, the evolutionary theory stepped into the degenerative phase of its development, because it does not predict any new discoveries from the fossil record. Moreover, there are two major doubts. First, the punctualist theory may lead into a blind alley rather than opening a new vista. Second, Lacatos' theory does not seem to be a proper instrument in evaluating the progress of science, because it does not compel anyone to make methodological evaluations and decisions.

Keywords

EN

PUNCTUATED EQUILIBRIA; SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY; SCIENTIFIC THEORY

Discipline

• PHILOSOPHY: PHILOSOPHY

• Publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk
• Journal: Przegląd Filozoficzny. Nowa Seria
• Year: 2004
• Volume: 13
• Issue: 3(51)
• Pages: 55-64
• Document type: ARTICLE

Contributors

author

Jodkowski K.

• K. Jodkowski, Uniwersytet Zielonogórski, Instytut Filozofii, ul. Wojska Polskiego 17 A, 65-762 Zielona Góra, Poland

Identifiers

CEJSH db identifier

04PLAAAA0013326