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Reflective Equilibria in Metrology?

Authors :
Schlaudt, Oliver
Source :
Analyse und Kritik; November 2016, Vol. 38 Issue: 2 p497-522, 26p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

In this paper I propose to read the history of systems of units, and in particular the current reform of the International System of Units (SI), understood as a set of measuring norms, in the light of reflective equilibria. The idea is that the model of reflective equilibria actually applies to processes which can be empirically observed or studied. This can help us to understand the nature of normativity and to shed light on its relativity to, and dependence on, practice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01715860
Volume :
38
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Analyse und Kritik
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs40437996
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1515/auk-2016-0123