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Overview
Ernest Nagel was an American philosopher of science seen as one of the major figures of the logical positivist movement. His 1961 book The Structure of Science is considered core work in utilizing scientific explanation. Involved as well with the philosophy of mathematical fields such as geometry and probability, quantum mechanics, and the status of reductive and inductive theories of science. -
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AUTHOR
Ernest Nagel was the author to many major works in regards to the philosophy of science and philosophy of mathematics to include: An Introduction to Logic and Scientific Method, The Meaning of Reduction in the Natural Sciences, Sovereign Reason, Logic without Metaphysics, Gödel’s Proof, The Structure of Science: Problems in the Logic of Scientific Explanation, Observation and Theory in Science, and Teleology Revisited and Other Essays in the Philosophy and History of Science. -
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PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Ernest Nagel taught Philosophy primarily at Columbia University.
To many he was an outstanding spokesman of what philosophy could offer in terms of analysis of the scientific method, as it is practiced in many different sciences, and in the relation between science and perennial problems of philosophy (NAP).
What was significantly remarkable about his influence is that it was not just philosophy students, but students of many different disciplines whom he influenced. -
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MAJOR WORKS
Ernest Nagel's most notable works include:
1961: The Structure of Science- Analyzes the nature of explanation, the logic of scientific inquiry, and the logical structure of the organization of scientific knowledge.
1934: An introduction to Logic and Scientific Method- Developed with M. R. Cohen, An Introduction to Logic and Scientific Method illustrates the function of logical principles in scientific method in the natural and social sciences in law and history (Britannica). -
YouTube Short- 'Teachers Make A Difference'
Please enjoy the following link which may not necessarily be fully a large descriptor on the works of Ernest Nagel, but I think put into light his greatest work. Being a influential instructor which he was much known for. The YouTube portrays Dr. Ronald Heifetz' interactions with Nagel at Columbia University and how he, a Philosopher of Science, taught Dr. Heifetz a life lesson about his now work in regards to the study of Leadership. https:youtu.be/6U3C-VHiZME