Abstract
This article examines how scientists move from physical measurements to actual observation of single-cell recordings in the brain. We highlight how easy it is to change the fundamental nature of our observations using accepted methodological techniques for manipulating raw data. Collecting single-cell data is thoroughly pragmatic. We conclude that there is no deep or interesting difference between accounting for observations by measurements and accounting for observations by theories.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 195-208 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Biology and Philosophy |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Neuroscience
- Observation
- Phenomena
- Single-cell recordings
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Philosophy
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)
- History and Philosophy of Science