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Science Studies and Mendel's Paradigm (2010)

Orel, Vítězslav (Author)

Perspectives on Science
Volume: 18
Pages: 226--241

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Steve Fuller has argued that a scientific discovery will not be recognized unless it can be justified within the history of the relevant science. He cites Mendel's work on genetics, which was not recognized until thirty-five years after its publication, as an example. This essay argues that Mendel's work comes out of the tradition of work by both agricultural breeders and academics in nineteenth century Austria. Thus, Fuller is mistaken, and one must look elsewhere for the neglect of Mendel's work. This essay also places Mendel's work within the philosophy of Jan Comenius, whose work was very likely known to Mendel.

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Description Taking issue with a comment by Steven Fuller, the article seeks to understand who ignored Mendel's work on genetics and why.

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