Larry laudan

Larry Laudan (16 October 1941 - Present

  • Progress and Its Problems

    Progress and Its Problems
    In this book Larry charges philosophers of science with paying lip service to the view that "science is fundamentally a problem solving activity. He said they didn't take into consideration the methodology and historiography of science.
  • A Confutation of Convergent Realism

    A Confutation of Convergent Realism
    In this article Laudan explores some key concepts associated with epistemology of realist philosophies of science. Laudan explains that reference nor approximate truth will do the explanatory jobs that realists expect them to do. He also argues about the history of science saying it decisively confutes several extant versions of avowedly "naturalistic" forms of scientific realism.
  • The Book of Risks

    The Book of Risks
    In this book Larry uses his expertise in statistical analysis to show that numerous risk figures of the opposite of what we've been led to believe from the media. Since this book was written before the tragic day of September 11, 2001 I wonder if his views on this subject has changed or if the statistics still support his theory.
  • Beyond Positivism and Relativism

    Beyond Positivism and Relativism
    In this book Laudan writes that the aim of science is to secure theories with a high problem solving effectiveness. That scientific progress is possible when empirical data is diminished. His idea is that the better theory solves more conceptual problems while minimizing empirical anomalies.
  • Video

    Video
    Link text In this short video it gives a brief history on Larry Laudan and the things he has accomplished