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Birth Of a Philosopher
Larry Laudan was born in Auston, Texas. -
Schooling
Laudan earned his PhD in Philosophy at Princeton University. He used this to help futher his career in the science community. -
Professor In Science and Philosophy
In 1969 Larry Laudan took the position of associate professor of philosophy and history of science at the University of Pittsburg. He spent many years here teaching students various theorys and helped improve the scientific community. -
Progress and it Problems
In 1977 Larry Laudan wrote one of his most influential books "Progress and it Problems". In this book he states "I propose that the rationality and progressiveness of a theory are most closely linked-not with its confirmation or its falsification-but rather with its problem solving effectiveness." -
A Confutation of Convergent Realism
In his book "A confutation of Convergent Realism" Larry explains his idea that many past scientific discoveries were successful without being true at all. This caused great controvorsy in the scientific community. https://youtu.be/IBaJ4JuRV_k?si=ONkw3Md0jRYVCAmU -
Controversy with Fellow Professor
In 1990, Laudan was critical of fellow professor Haunani-Kay Trask, over a debate in the local newspapers regarding her claims about white supremacy and the colonization of Hawaii. Laudan demanded to a Vice President of the University that Trask be reprimanded for her published comments. Later on, the Philosophy Department that Laudan chaired issued a public "Statement on Racism in Academe" condemning Trask's remarks. -
The Death Of A Philosopher
Larry Laudan, philosopher and historian of science and epistemologist of law, died on August 23 2022. He was 80 years old.