Wrong methodological assumptions and Wilhelm Roux’s failed experiment in explaining the peculiarities of organic development processes Cover Image

O błędnych założeniach metodologicznych oraz nieudanej próbie eksperymentalnej Wilhelma Roux w toku wyjaśniania osobliwości organicznych procesów rozwojowych
Wrong methodological assumptions and Wilhelm Roux’s failed experiment in explaining the peculiarities of organic development processes

Author(s): Dariusz A. Szkutnik
Subject(s): Philosophy of Science, Methodology and research technology, Sociobiology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: embryology; Wilhelm Roux; Hans Driesch; mechanicism; vitalism; reductionism; experiment; organism;

Summary/Abstract: Wilhelm Roux (1850–1924) was the follower of mechanical philosophy in biological recognition. His research strategy focusing exclusively on the physical and chemical rights should be considered as strictly scientific. Reductionist perspective of organisms by Roux as closed complexes and physiological activities occurring in their range are in the completely new light of modern biology where the experimental method was introduced. In spite of the faulty methodological assumptions and the failed experimental attempt, the research attempt of Roux was the inspiration for vitalist Hans Driesch.

  • Issue Year: 1/2017
  • Issue No: 16
  • Page Range: 224-240
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish