Theoretical Indeterminacy, Pluralism and the Conceptual Concrete.
| Autor: | Tolman, Charles W. |
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| Zdroj: | Theory & Psychology; May1991, Vol. 1 Issue 2, p147-162, 16p |
| Abstrakt: | Metaphysical pluralism is examined as a proposed explanation for theoretical indeterminacy in psychology and found wanting. A more promising view is that indeterminacy is caused by a methodological inadequacy that can be overcome by a revised understanding of abstraction in theory construction. The revision involves a genetic or historical approach to concept formation that reveals the concrete interrelations among qualities so that they can be ordered with respect to deductive priority. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
| Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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