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Rozumienie prawdy w ekonomii
Understanding of Truth In Economics

Author(s): Leszek Jerzy Jasiński
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Instytut Nauk Ekonomicznych Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: orthodox definition of truth; heterodox definitions of truth; paradigm, falsification; positivism; inference; induction

Summary/Abstract: In the second half of XX century heterodox definitions of truth found recognition in scientific research. This development was pivotal for both theorizing and applied research. Economics was not exempt from the changes in the philosophy of science, however the orthodox definition of truth seems to predominate in economic theory.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 47-59
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish
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