The Two Epistemologies of Ernst von Glasersfeld
Karl H. Müller
Log in to download the full text for free
> Citation
> Similar
> References
> Add Comment
Abstract
Purpose: The article pursues three aims. First, it intends to differentiate between two different approaches for knowledge studies, namely an empirical and a normative mode. In a second move, two different epistemologies in the work of Ernst von Glasersfeld will be introduced under the labels of “Epistemology I” and “Epistemology II.” Epistemology I relates to empirical research, Epistemology II is normative in nature. Third, the article makes the point that while Ernst von Glasersfeld’s Epistemology II has already been presented in a finite and mature form, his empirical analysis of cognitive processes still provides a rich pool of tools and designs that should be further developed and advanced in the years and decades ahead. Method: The article is analytical in nature, identifying the different building blocks and relational networks of von Glasersfeld’s two epistemologies. By this, the article intends to contribute to a further advancement of von Glasersfeld’s Epistemology I. Results: The main finding lies in recognizing the radical and innovative elements of von Glasersfeld’s Epistemology I and on the still-challenging research designs of Epistemology I.
Key words: epistemology, theory of knowledge, history of philosophy, philosophy of science, radical constructivism, self-referentiality, viability
Citation
Müller K. H. (2011) The two epistemologies of Ernst von Glasersfeld. Constructivist Foundations 6(2): 220–226. http://constructivist.info/6/2/220
Export article citation data:
Plain Text ·
BibTex ·
EndNote ·
Reference Manager (RIS)
Similar articles
References
Balashov Y. & Rosenberg A. (eds.) (2004) Philosophy of science. Contemporary readings. Routledge, London.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Balzer W., Moulines C. U., Sneed J. D. (1987) An architectonic for science. The structuralist program. Reidel, Dordrecht.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Bunge M. (1999) The sociology–philosophy connection. With a foreword by Raymond Boudon. Transaction Publishers, New Brunswick.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Bunge M. (2002) Philosophy of science. Two volumes. Second printing. Transaction Publishers, New Brunswick.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Bunge M. (2003) Emergence and convergence. Qualitative novelty and the unity of knowledge. University of Toronto Press, Toronto.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Butler J. (2003) Kritik der ethischen Gewalt. Adorno-Vorlesungen 2002. Suhrkamp, Frankfurt/Main.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Butler J. (2005) Gefärdetes Leben. Politische Essays. Suhrkamp, Frankfurt/Main.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Curd M. & Cover J. A. (1998) (eds.) Philosophy of science. The central issues. W. W. Norton, New York.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Kreimendahl L. (2011) Einige Bemerkungen zu Humes Auseinandersetzung mit den metaphysischen Argumenten für die Unsterblichkeit der Seele. In: Streminger G. (ed.) David Hume zum 300. Geburtstag. Aufklärung und Kritik 1: 85–99.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Lorenz K. R. (1973) Die Rückseite des Spiegels. Versuch einer Naturgeschichte des menschlichen Erkennens. München: Piper. English translation: Lorenz K. R. (1977) Behind the mirror. Methuen, London.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Lyotard J. F. (1984) The postmodern condition. A report on knowledge. Manchester University Press, Manchester.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Müller K. H. (2007) The BCL. An unfinished revolution of an unfinished revolution. In: Müller A. & Müller K. H. (eds.) (2007) An unfinished revolution? Von Foerster and the Biological Computer Laboratoty | BCL, 1958 – 1976. Edition echoraum, Vienna: 407–466.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Müller K. H. (2008) The new science of cybernetics. The evolution of living research designs. Volume I: Methodology. Edition echoraum, Vienna.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Popper K. R. (1975) Objective knowledge. An evolutionary approach. Third edition. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Roth G. (2011) Hume, Willensfreiheit und Hirnforschung. In: Streminger G. (ed.) David Hume zum 300. Geburtstag. Aufklärung und Kritik 1: 167–183.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Salmon W. C. (1998) Causality and explanation. Oxford University Press, New York.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Schmidt S. J. (2010) Die Endgültigkeit der Vorläufigkeit. Prozessualität als Argumentationsstrategie. Velbrück Wissenschaft, Weilerswist.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Stegmüller W. (1984) Evolutionäre Erkenntnistheorie, Realismus und Wissenschaftstheorie. In: Spaemann R., Koslowski P. & Löw R. (eds.) Evolutionstheorie und menschliches Selbstverständnis. Zur philosophischen Kritik eines Paradigmas moderner Wissenschaft. Acta Humanniora, Weinheim: 5–34.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Stegmüller W. (1985) Thesen zur “evolutionären Erkenntnistheorie.” Information Philosophie 3: 26–32.
▸︎ Google︎ Scholar
Comments: 0
To stay informed about comments to this publication and post comments yourself, please log in first.