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Published: 2023-10-21
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56294/cid202372

The dynamic nature of scientific knowledge: an epistemological look at the research activity of human hand anthropometry

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Misael Ron ,
Misael Ron

Universidad de Carabobo, Venezuela

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Evelin Escalona ,
Evelin Escalona

Universidad de Carabobo, Venezuela

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Abstract

This research focuses on analyzing the dynamic nature of scientific knowledge from an epistemological perspective, focusing specifically on anthropometric research of the human hand. The main objective of this study is to examine how knowledge is generated and evolves in this field, in the light of epistemological theories such as Lakatos'. Key concepts of epistemology and philosophy of science are addressed, including the theories of Lakatos, Popper, Kuhn and Feyerabend. Subsequently, Lakatos' theory of Scientific Investigation Programs (SIPs) is applied to the field of hand anthropometry, identifying its fundamental core (which refers to the belief in the relevance of hand measurements) and its protective belt (comprising auxiliary theories and methods). It discusses how both heuristics and empirical evidence drive the evolution of knowledge in this field, also emphasizing the importance of creative inquiry, scientific debate, and methodological rigor. Ultimately, it is concluded that anthropometric research eloquently exemplifies the inherent dynamic nature of scientific knowledge.

Keywords:

epistemology,
scientific knowledge,
hand anthropometry,

How to Cite

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Ron M, Escalona E. The dynamic nature of scientific knowledge: an epistemological look at the research activity of human hand anthropometry. Community and Interculturality in Dialogue [Internet]. 2023 Oct. 21 [cited 2024 Jul. 2];3:72. Available from: https://cid.saludcyt.ar/index.php/cid/article/view/72

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