Progress and Its Problems

Discover the thought-provoking insights of Progress and Its Problems by Larry Laudan, published by the University of California Press in 1978. This engaging paperback, spanning 272 pages, offers a critical examination and significant revision of traditional theories surrounding scientific rationality and progress. Laudan delves into the effectiveness of contextual problem-solving as a key criterion for measuring progress in science. He also redefines the concept of 'paradigm' into a more comprehensive 'research tradition,' providing a meta-empirical framework that enhances our understanding of the commensurability of competing scientific theories. Ideal for students and enthusiasts of the history and philosophy of science, this book invites readers to rethink the dynamics of scientific advancement.