THE STRUCTURE OF SCIENCE: THE PROBLEM OF FORMULATING A PROBLEM,

Abstract

Contents: The problem of discovering what the problem proposer really wants; The structure of science; On the manner in which physical theories may be constructed; On the manner in which mathematical theories (or systems) may be constructed; Role of logic in science; The importance of trust, semantics and communications as applied to problem formulation; Useful approaches, techniques, and philosophies to problem formulation.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 16, 1964
Accession Number
AD0644733

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People

  • Richard S. Burington

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Humanities
  • Linguistics
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Theories
  • Semantics

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  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Theoretical Analysis.