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Education
B.A., University of Kansas (Physics), 1962
M.A., Princeton (Philosophy), 1964
Junior Research Fellow, Churchill College, University of Cambridge, 1964-65
Ph.D., Princeton (Philosophy), 1965 Laudan earned his PhD in Philosophy at Princeton University. He used this to help futher his career in the science community.
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Publication of Progress and Its Problems
Laudan introduced the problem-solving model of scientific progress. He argued that science advances by solving empirical and conceptual problems rather than merely accumulating truth. It challenged traditional views of scientific progress Progress and Its Problems Towards a Theory of Scientific Growth by Laudan, Larry Publication Date 1977 Topics Science -- History, Science -- Philosophy Publisher London: Routledge & K. Paul Collection -
Publication of Science and Values: The Aims of Science and Their Role in Scientific Debate
in this book, Laudan examined the between scientific aims and values. He argued that scientific theories should be evaluated not only by their empirical success but also by how well they align with the goals of science, such as problem-solving effectiveness and explanatory power. https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520057432/science-and-values -
Appointment as a professor at the University of Texas at Austin
Laudan joined the University of Texas at Austin as a professor of philosophy. Here, he continued his research and teaching, contributing significantly to the field of the philosophy of science and mentoring many students. He went on to continue his work and continue publishing his works. https://www.scientowiki.com/Larry_Laudan -
Retired Life: Still Working
Even in retirement he was still lively and continued his work. Larry Laudan Speaks on the inadequate resources of moral theory for dealing with the criminal law.
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An Impactful Life
Even in his retirement he remained influential and continued his discussions on scientific progress and theories until late in life when he began finding it hard to string his thoughts and words together.
https://larrylaudan.com/larry-laudan/obituary/