Wissenschaftstheorie. Band I

This volume deals with the theory of science in general. The main problem is the question of »What is science»? The author attempts to answer this with the help of eight necessary prerequisites for scientificity. In addition, 22 objections are raised to the theory that all sciences have common characteristics. Weingartner concludes his work with a classification of the sciences and a discussion of the role of truth, certainty and validity in the sciences.