Criticist Philosophy of Science

What happens when scientific research is driven by ideology rather than logic? In "Criticist Philosophy of Science", philosopher Hardy Bouillon provides a vital, cutting-edge advancement of Critical Rationalism, analyzing the limits of modern scientific consensus.

Combining the methodological rigor of Karl Popper with the insights of the Austrian School of Economics, this monograph uncovers how modern discourse often excludes competing hypotheses too early. An indispensable read for epistemologists, economists, and everyone looking to explore the works of Hardy Bouillon on a deeper level. Published as Volume XIV within the "ECAEF Studies in Economic and Social Order" series (Studien zur Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftsordnung), and also available in German as "Kritizistische Wissenschaftstheorie".

Critical Rationalism and the Austrian Tradition

The core strength of this investigation lies in its unique epistemological framework. Bouillon introduces what he terms the "theory of negative selection" to scientific methodology. He brilliantly dissects how political and social pressures shift the focus of scientific institutions away from direct empirical testing toward consensus-driven narratives, thereby undermining the very foundation of scientific progress and objectivity. For readers interested in the underlying methodology, this book offers a profound contribution to Kritischer Rationalismus.

The Climate Debate as a Methodological Case Study

Bouillon does not stop at pure epistemology; he applies his criticist philosophy to the most fiercely debated topic of our time: the climate debate. Using this highly explosive example, the author illustrates what happens when fewer working hypotheses are permitted than logic allows. This book serves as a powerful warning against the dogmatization of science and a passionate plea for returning to open, unrestricted academic discourse.

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