The cult of fundamental natural sciences and the obstruction of theoretical social science: reasons and consequences
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 16:38The typology of natural sciences is based on the separation of fundamental and applied components. The first form the necessary basis (foundation) of the second. The development of applied research is possible only on the basis of fundamental research. The last 150 years have seen an accelerated development of applied science, which has not diminished the importance of its fundamental component for the overall development of natural science. A different situation has developed in social science.