Pitt, Joseph C. (2009) Small Talk: Nanotechnology and Metaphor. Spontaneous Generations: A Journal for the History and Philosophy of Science, 2 (1). ISSN 1913-0465

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Abstract

The general topic I am addressing concerns the epistemological role of the use of metaphor in the philosophy of science. More specifically, I am concerned with the role metaphor plays in scientific and technological change. In the case in point, nanotechnology, I will explore the role of metaphor in changing our conception of the confirmation of the plausibility of theoretical notions. The basic idea is that metaphors either offer or suggest images that are meant to persuade one to change one’s belief. Thus the confirmatory role is variable..

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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Pitt, Joseph C.
Keywords:	Scientific Realism; Epistemic Issues; Epistemology of Science
Subjects:	General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Technology General Issues > Values In Science
Depositing User:	Jordan Miller
Date Deposited:	12 Sep 2021 03:29
Last Modified:	12 Sep 2021 03:29
Item ID:	17959
Journal or Publication Title:	Spontaneous Generations: A Journal for the History and Philosophy of Science
Publisher:	The University of Toronto
Official URL:	https://spontaneousgenerations.library.utoronto.ca...
DOI or Unique Handle:	10.4245/sponge.v2i1.3341
Subjects:	General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Technology General Issues > Values In Science
Date:	26 January 2009
Volume:	2
Number:	1
ISSN:	1913-0465
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/17959

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