Theory of scientific investigation by Hempel and a case of Semmelweis

Carl Gustav Hempel brought our attention to 19th century Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis and his investigations in “systematic discovery” of solution to a “scientific problem.” The historical account of Semmelweis provided an impetus for Hempel to ponder upon the role of “induction” in “scienti...

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Main Author: Syed Ahsan Raza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2017;volume=6;issue=2;spage=198;epage=200;aulast=Raza