Problem-Centering vs. Means-Centering in Science

@article{Maslow1946ProblemCenteringVM,
  title={Problem-Centering vs. Means-Centering in Science},
  author={A. H. Maslow},
  journal={Philosophy of Science},
  year={1946},
  volume={13},
  pages={326 - 331}
}
  • A. H. Maslow
  • Published 1946
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy of Science
    • Through the last decade or two, more and more attention has been given to the shortcomings and sins of "official" science. Discussion of thie sources of these failings has, however, been neglected. This paper attempts to show that many of the weaknesses of orthodox science are consequences of a means or techniquecentered approach to the defining of science. By means-centering, I refer to the tendency to consider that the essence of science lies in its instruments, techniques, procedures… CONTINUE READING
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