The Meaning of Scientific Terms - Hempel, N. R. Hanson, & Others (1966)

Clips of Carl G. Hempel, Norwood Russell Hanson, Wesley C. Salmon, Adolf Grünbaum, Peter Achinstein, and Herbert Feigl discussing the change in the meaning of scientific terms and their apparent theory-ladenness at a philosophy of science conference at the University of Minnesota in 1966.
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[@divertissementmonas]

The members of The Unicorn Society of Lake Superior State College were language purists. They believed in prescribing language use. Every year they made a 'dishonor list' of words. In 1978 they made a distinction between two scientific terms and dishonored the word 'medication'. Stating "We can no longer afford it. It's too expensive. We've got to get back to the cheaper 'medicine' They certainly recognized the change in meaning :-)

[@mojdemarvast2366]

Word Expands
from gestation towards growing on and on ...

[@K1ngsd1]

Its shame that carnap wasnt there to tune in

[@pies2.015]

What a shame, if that is all that strikes you from this discussion.
If nothing else, at least notice the laughter,. In those days it was possible to have amicable discussion.
As for the rest: listener, tune in……