Mansoor Niaz Bücher

The book examines the shifting concept of objectivity in the history of science and its impact on science education. It argues that traditional views of science as objective and certain are challenged when exploring historical controversies. Instead of a straightforward scientific method, the narrative reveals a landscape filled with debates, varying interpretations, and inherent uncertainties. It suggests that while objectivity is often equated with scientific rigor, it overshadows other important epistemic virtues, complicating our understanding of truth and certainty in scientific discourse.

Exploring nearly 300 years of scientific history, this book delves into pivotal episodes and experiments that shaped scientific progress, highlighting the impact of controversies and rivalries among scientists. It offers insights into how competition and debate have driven innovation in the field. Additionally, the text provides guidelines for further research, encouraging readers to engage with the ongoing evolution of scientific inquiry.

Challenging the common perception of Feyerabend, the book presents him as a staunch supporter of science, revealing his authentic vision of scientific practice. It provides a theoretical framework rooted in his philosophy, offering criteria for assessing research in major science education journals through the lens of his epistemological anarchism. Additionally, the text evaluates general chemistry and physics textbooks, enhancing readers' understanding of Feyerabend's contributions to the philosophy of science.

Focusing on the history and philosophy of science, this book delves into its methodological and educational implications. It offers innovative teaching strategies drawn from real classroom experiences, highlighting the concept of 'science-in-the-making' to enhance understanding and engagement in scientific processes.

From Aftab Senior to Aftab Junior, the story traverses 100 years of imagined family history of three generations of the author from the first quarter of the 20th Century to the 21st Century. The story reverberates from the narrow streets of Lahore's walled city to the Caspian Bay in Iran and on to America, Australia and finally culminating in South-East Asian city of Bandung.