New directions for nature of science research

Irzık, Gürol and Nola, Robert (2014) New directions for nature of science research. In: Matthews, Michael R., (ed.) International Handbook of Research in History, Philosophy and Science Teaching. Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands, pp. 999-1021. ISBN 978-94-007-7653-1 (Print) 978-94-007-7654-8 (Online)

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Abstract

The idea of family resemblance, when applied to science, can provide a powerful account of the nature of science (NOS). In this chapter we develop such an account by taking into consideration the consensus on NOS that emerged in the science education literature in the last decade or so. According to the family resemblance approach, the nature of science can be systematically and comprehensively characterized in terms of a number of science categories which exhibit strong similarities and overlaps among diverse scientific disciplines. We then discuss the virtues of this approach and make some suggestions as to how one can go about teaching it in the classroom.
Item Type: Book Section / Chapter
Uncontrolled Keywords: Nature of science; family resemblance; the consensus on nature of science
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences > Academic programs > Social And Political Sciences
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences > Academic programs > Cultural Studies
Depositing User: Gürol Irzık
Date Deposited: 15 Dec 2014 15:59
Last Modified: 23 Dec 2018 22:43
URI: https://research.sabanciuniv.edu/id/eprint/24507

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