THE CATEGORY OF âAPPLIED SCIENCEâ AN ANALYSIS OF ITS JUSTIFICATION FROM âINFORMATION SCIENCEâ AS DESIGN SCIENCE

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THE CATEGORY OF âAPPLIED SCIENCEâ AN ANALYSIS OF ITS JUSTIFICATION FROM âINFORMATION SCIENCEâ AS DESIGN SCIENCE

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DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789401207355_011

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This paper addresses the problem of the distinction between basic science and applied science. It also explores their differences with regard to technology. For this analysis, as well as a general epistemological and methodological approach, we study a particular case: information science. As the emphasis of the paper is on the category of applied science, it includes a critical analysis of Philip Kitcherâs proposal. First, there is an examination of Ph. Kitcherâs thought, because he has addressed this issue without offering a clear distinction between the various categories. I then consider the contributions of I. Niiniluoto, which determine in a more genuine way the features that distinguish applied science from basic science. Here, I focus on the ideas of H.A Simon on the science of design, to the extent that it is an applied science. This then allows us to shed light on the disciplinary field of information science, which is characterized as an applied science of design. This is a case that shows the need to distinguish three epistemological and methodological domains: basic science, applied science and technology.

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Scientific Realism and Democratic Society

The Philosophy of Philip Kitcher

Series:Â PoznaÅ Studies in the Philosophy of the Sciences and the Humanities, Volume: 101Â andÂ PoznaÅ Studies in the Philosophy of the Sciences and the Humanities Online, Volume: 101

Cover Scientific Realism and Democratic Society

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Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 01 Jan 2011

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  - Philosophy of Science
  - Social & Political Philosophy
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