从牛顿看科学划界的时代性

科学划界问题是科学哲学研究中的一个重要问题,牛顿是近代科学之集大成者,他的成就与思想深刻地影响了科学划界标准。而牛顿同时也是生活于英国17-18世纪真实的人,特定历史时期的文化整体性必然体现在牛顿的科学活动中。因此,科学划界并不应被看做是一项一劳永逸的工作,它随着科学的发展而变化,这种时代性,正是科学划界最重要的意义所在。

Newton and Epochal Character of the Demarcation of Science

Science demarcation is an important issue in the philosophy of scientific research.Newton was the master of modern science,his achievements and thoughts deeply influenced the standards of science demarcation.As he lived in the Great Britain during 17th to 18th centuries,the cultural integrity of a particular historical period must be reflected in his scientific activities.Therefore,the demarcation of science should not be considered as a once-and-for-all job,it will change with development of science.It was such epochal character that was the most important significance in the demarcation of science.