Single Idea 15225

[catalogued under 14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science]

Full Idea

The task of natural science is to investigate the nature of a thing or substance, and to test hypotheses as to the constitution of that thing or substance.

Gist of Idea

Science investigates the nature and constitution of things or substances

Source

Harré,R./Madden,E.H. (Causal Powers [1975], 1.IV)

Book Reference

Harré,R/Madden,E.H.: 'Causal Powers: A Theory of Natural Necessity' [Blackwell 1975], p.17


A Reaction

This seems to suggest that science is only concerned with the very small, but it would include facts such as the dramatic change of a lump of uranium when it grows bigger.