Historians and philosophers of science (but few scientists) have noticed that the rules of science change. This change can occur over time, as during the scientific revolution of the 1600s. But more interestingly—at least I think it’s more interesting—even current...
Character is shaped by what I’ve called “pictures,” by the models that we strive to imitate and the worlds we attempt to bring into being. But so what? Who needs pictures? Why can’t we deal with reality?
