How not to integrate the history and philosophy of science: a reply to Chalmers
@article{Newman2010HowNT,
title={How not to integrate the history and philosophy of science: a reply to Chalmers},
author={William Newman},
journal={Studies in History and Philosophy of Science},
year={2010},
volume={41},
pages={203-213}
}9 Citations
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