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The Function of General Laws in History: Carl Gustav Hempel (Jan 8, 1905-Nov 9, 1997)
What this work does is explain the limitations in regard to knowing the pertinent history of what could have caused certain phenomena. As well Hempel marries the concept of pure description and hypothetical generalization and theory construction together. This is important in science because it demonstrates further limitations scientific knowledge can have while demonstrating its complexity it can. -
Studies in the Logic of Confirmation: Carl Gustav Hempel (Jan 8, 1905-Nov 9, 1997)
This work argues that the traditional ways of deductive reasoning are inadequate for capturing the non-binary, ambiguous nature of science. What Hempel shows is that even the simplest of ideas can eventually lead to complex paradoxes. Showing the difficulty of establishing truth in science, demonstrating the limitations of science. Youtube Video:
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Aspects of Scientific Explanations: Carl Gustav Hempel (Jan 8, 1905-Nov 9, 1997)
Aspects of Scientific Explanations:
What Hempel does in this work is create a standard approach/understanding to explaining scientific phenomena. Concepts which consist of 1. Examining the phenomena. 2. Then advance to a semi-formal characterization. 3. To then conclude with formal characterizations. The most prominent thing about this method of explanation is the subsuming of one thing into a bigger concept. This concept helps clarify and create a rigorous method of explanations of science. -
The Meaning of Theoretical Terms: Carl Gustav Hempel (Jan 8, 1905-Nov 9, 1997)
In this article, Hempel is attempting to explain that in order for theories to be made, they should not just be solely linguistic in nature, but for theories, they include many other aspects such as experiments not just observations. Both observational and theoretical in a larger picture.