From Empirical Problem-Solving to Theoretical Problem-Finding Perspectives on the Cognitive Sciences
Federico Adolfi,
Laura van de Braak,
Marieke Woensdregt
Abstract:Meta-theoretical perspectives on the research problems and activities of (cognitive) scientists often emphasize empirical problems and problem-solving as the main aspects that account for scientific progress. While certainly useful to shed light on issues of theory-observation relationships, these conceptual analyses typically begin when empirical problems are already there for researchers to solve. As a result, the role of theoretical problems and problem-finding remain comparatively obscure. How do the scien… Show more
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