Title
Phenomenotechnique in Historical Perspective: Its Origins and Implications for Philosophy of Science
Keywords
G. Bachelard, Phenomenotechnique, Philosophy of science, Theory, Experiment, Social constructivism
Disciplines
Philosophy
Abstract
This article provides an overview of the historical and philosophical contexts from which G. Bachelard’s concept of “phenomenotechnique” originated. It shows why phenomenotechnique is crucial for science studies. By incorporating the concept of phenomenotechnique into Hacking’s and Galison’s models of science, I argue that we can avoid the radicalism of both while preventing the analysis of scientific practices from collapsing into the interpretive frames mandated by social constructivists.
ScholarWorks Citation
Castelao-Lawless, Teresa, "Phenomenotechnique in Historical Perspective: Its Origins and Implications for Philosophy of Science" (2011). Articles, Book Chapters, Essays. 2.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/philosophy_articles/2
Comments
The definitive version is available here.