French Literature Reviews - 2026

V. Israel-Jost, L'Observation scientifique
Philosophy, Anthropology and Ideas

Vincent Israel-Jost, L'Observation scientifique - Aspects philosophiques et pratiques

Paris, Classiques Garnier, coll. "History and Philosophy of Science", 2015, 284 p.

EAN: 9782812435331

29.00 € incl. tax

Publisher's overview:

Over the past century, empirical investigation has been profoundly transformed by the development of new instruments and the capability for digital data processing. This book sets out to adapt the classical concept of scientific observation to these contemporary practices.

The philosophy of science has long sought to understand how empirical investigation generates reliable knowledge about the natural world. Within epistemology and the history of science, questions surrounding instruments, perception, and data acquisition remain central to debates about objectivity. The ongoing integration of digital technologies into research environments has further complicated these traditional epistemological frameworks, prompting renewed inquiry into how empirical data is gathered, processed, and validated across various scientific disciplines today.

Vincent Israel-Jost explores the philosophical and practical dimensions of scientific observation, addressing how technological shifts and digital data processing have transformed empirical investigation over the past century. By examining these contemporary developments, the study reconsiders the classical concept of observation in light of modern instrumentation. Readers interested in the philosophy of science, epistemology, and the theoretical foundations of modern research methods may find this volume relevant to their inquiries.