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Teleology and Realism in Leibniz's Philosophy of Science [PDF]

, 2019
This paper argues for an interpretation of Leibniz’s claim that physics requires both mechanical and teleological principles as a view regarding the interpretation of physical theories.
A Baker, A Chakravartty, C Bigg, D Bertoloni Meli, D Bertoloni Meli, D Garber, D Garber, D Rutherford, DS Lemons, E Grant, F Duchesneau, G Buchdahl, G Galilei, GA Hartz, H Feigl, J Gascoigne, J McDonough, J McDonough, J McDonough, J McDonough, K Okruhlik, L Ginzburg, M Gueroult, M Lange, MA Finocchiaro, MR Antognazza, N Jolley, O Darrigol, P Lodge, P Phemister, PD Omodeo, PS Regis, R McRae, RM Adams, S Clarke, S Psillos, T Kuhn, V Risi De, V Risi De, W Bechtel   +39 more
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Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz, Jonas De Breuck, Sahar Salehi, Meike N. Leiske   +3 more
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Philosophy of Computer Science: An Introductory Course [PDF]

, 2005
There are many branches of philosophy called “the philosophy of X,” where X = disciplines ranging from history to physics. The philosophy of artificial intelligence has a long history, and there are many courses and texts with that title.
Rapaport, William J.
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Functional Materials for Environmental Energy Harvesting in Smart Agriculture via Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores functional and responsive materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in sustainable smart agriculture. It examines how particulate contamination and dirt affect charge transfer and efficiency. Environmental challenges and strategies to enhance durability and responsiveness are outlined, including active functional layers ...
Rafael R. A. Silva, Giulio Fatti, Emanuel Carlos, Guilherme Ferreira, Sumita Goswami, Suman Nandy, Luiz H. C. Mattoso, Elvira Fortunato, Caio G. Otoni, Rodrigo Martins   +9 more
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Evolution of Water Technologies and Corresponding Philosophy and Sciences Focusing on the Hellenic World through the Millennia [PDF]

, 2022
Andreas N. Angelakιs, Jens Krasilnikoff, Vasileios A. Tzanakakis   +2 more
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Kuhn on discovery and the case of Penicillin [PDF]

, 2006
Book description: Nowadays, philosophy and methodology of science appear as a combination of novelty and continuity. This blend is clear both in the general approaches to science (those thought of as any science) and in the specific perspectives on ...
Gillies, D.
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Maya Blue‐Inspired Hybrid Coating for Robust and Superhydrophilic Solar Evaporators Using Commercial Black Acrylic Paint

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study demonstrates a Maya blue‐inspired hybrid solar evaporator using commercial black acrylic paint, achieving 98% solar‐thermal conversion efficiency and 2.39 kg m−2 h−1 water evaporation rate through a durable, hydrophilic organic–inorganic structure that enables scalable, cost‐effective desalination and wastewater purification.
Dao Thi Dung, Do Van Lam, Young Kim, Wonzee Jung, Kanghoon Yim, Seung‐Mo Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

What philosophy, if any, is needed for cognitive science?

Rivista Internazionale di Filosofia e Psicologia, 2023
The question posed in the title serves as a springboard to examine the interdisciplinary nature of cognitive science and the role philosophy should play.
Philip V. Kargopoulos
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H.P. Lovecraft’s Philosophy of Science Fiction Horror [PDF]

, 2018
The paper is an examination and critique of the philosophy of science fiction horror of seminal American horror, science fiction and fantasy writer H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937).
Littmann, Greg
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The many encounters of Thomas Kuhn and French epistemology [PDF]

, 2017
The work of Thomas Kuhn has been very influential in Anglo-American philosophy of science and it is claimed that it has initiated the historical turn. Although this might be the case for English speaking countries, in France an historical approach has ...
Massimiliano, Simons
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