Larry Laudan
Philosopher, Academic
1941 –
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Who is Larry Laudan?
Larry Laudan is a contemporary philosopher of science and epistemologist. He has strongly criticized the traditions of positivism, realism, and relativism, and he has defended a view of science as a privileged and progressive institution against popular challenges. Laudan's philosophical view of "research traditions" is seen as an important alternative to Imre Lakatos's "research programs."
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- Born
- Oct 16, 1941
Austin - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Kansas
- Princeton University
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on July 23, 2013
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