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Krieger, William Harvey.

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The philosophy of archaeology: Processual archaeology and the philosophy of science.

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	The philosophy of archaeology: Processual archaeology and the philosophy of science./
Author:	Krieger, William Harvey.
Description:	181 p.
Notes:	Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 64-02, Section: A, page: 0527.
Contained By:	Dissertation Abstracts International64-02A.
Subject:	Philosophy. -
Online resource:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=3081672

The philosophy of archaeology: Processual archaeology and the philosophy of science.
Krieger, William Harvey.

The philosophy of archaeology: Processual archaeology and the philosophy of science. - 181 p.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 64-02, Section: A, page: 0527.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Claremont Graduate University, 2003.

In the 1960s, archaeologists en masse were voicing dissatisfaction with the archaeological status quo. Rather than record static facts as historians, archaeologists wanted to study fluid processes as scientists. As Hempelian explanation, where an event is explained when it is subsumed under a law or law-like statement, showed promise as a way to recast archaeology in this manner, it was chosen as the theoretical base for what became known as processual, or 'new archaeology.'Subjects--Topical Terms:

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Philosophy.

The philosophy of archaeology: Processual archaeology and the philosophy of science.
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520 $a In the 1960s, archaeologists en masse were voicing dissatisfaction with the archaeological status quo. Rather than record static facts as historians, archaeologists wanted to study fluid processes as scientists. As Hempelian explanation, where an event is explained when it is subsumed under a law or law-like statement, showed promise as a way to recast archaeology in this manner, it was chosen as the theoretical base for what became known as processual, or 'new archaeology.'
520 $a Unfortunately, Hempelian archaeology ran into a number of serious theoretical and methodological problems. Archaeology lacked the regularities that were thought to exist in sciences such as physics, so archaeological laws were difficult, if not impossible to define. In addition, equifinality, or under-determinism, made it impossible for archaeologists to choose between equally subsumable, albeit contradictory explanations.
520 $a These problems were not limited to archaeology. Philosophers of science were already aware of these issues, and continue to search for answers for problems surrounding scientific explanation. As both groups continue to ask similar questions about the nature of science, this project posits that both archaeologists and philosophers of science have much to gain by resuming their original dialogue.
520 $a By reengaging with philosophy, archaeologists can understand that the failure of Hempelian archaeology should not be seen as a failure of philosophical archaeology. Archaeologists would then see that ongoing questions about the future of archaeology actually mirror debates going on in philosophical explanation.
520 $a Philosophers of science can also learn much from archaeology. As a transdisciplinary science, archaeology puts an interesting spin on standard philosophical problems. For instance, archaeological practice can be seen as questioning the centrality of laws to scientific explanation, and raises questions about the unity of science. In addition, claims that scientists have to be realists in regard to theoretical entities may need to be rethought, due to antirealist tendencies found in some archaeological contexts. Finally, as the interplay between the theory and practice of science has not been ironed out in archaeology, a study of this issue could be of great interest to philosophers of science. In summary, the goal of this dissertation is to provide concrete examples of how a study of problems central to archaeology can provide philosophers of science a new way to approach philosophical issues. At the same time, these examples should prove to archaeologists that a study of contemporary philosophy of science will strengthen the epistemological foundations of their relatively young science.
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