Humans as Scientists: Scientists as Humans |
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Authors: | Brian R. Gaines |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Computer Science , University of Victoria , Victoria , British Columbia , Canada;2. Department of Computer Science , University of Calgary , Calgary , Alberta , Canada |
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Abstract: | This article discusses how constructivist psychology might contribute to studies of the history and philosophy of science. I suggest that this would be a fruitful topic for graduate research and provide a brief analysis of what would be required to model the construct systems involved in the Priestley-Lavoisier controversy over the roles of phlogiston and oxygen in calcification. I also suggest that the rich literature and conceptual frameworks of science studies can contribute significant enhancements to constructivist psychology. |
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