Chapter ID: CBB202764353

Contradictions in Reasoning: An Evil or a Blessing? (2015)

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The purpose of this short essay is to explain the role of contradictions in the development of scientific theories. We argue that contradictions are not to be seen as a signal of defeat, but overall as a chance for improvement.

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Authors & Contributors
Grattan-Guinness, Ivor
Landini, Gregory
Gandon, Sébastien
Vrhovski, Jan
Basile, Pierfrancesco
Roy, Jean-Michel
Concepts
Logic
Mathematics
Philosophy of mathematics
Paradox (logic)
Philosophy of science
Philosophy
Time Periods
20th century, early
19th century
20th century, late
20th century
21st century
17th century
Places
Great Britain
Germany
China
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