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[Constructing a language for social sciences: Condorcet's Tableau historique].

Jean-Pierre Schandeler¹

¹UMR 5186, site Saint-Charles, Université Montpellier 3, Route de Mende, F-34199, Montpellier cedex 5, France, jean-pierre.schandeler@montp.cnrs.fr.

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Condorcet explored the foundations of social sciences and scientific language development, analyzing obstacles to their progress. His work aimed to create a scientific language accessible to the public.

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
History of Science
Philosophy of Science

Context:

Condorcet's work predates the French Revolution, with "Tableau historique" conceived in the 1770s and published in 1793-1794.
Focus on the historical development and necessary conditions for scientific reasoning and language.

Purpose:

To examine the essential conditions for scientific reasoning and the establishment of scientific languages.
To analyze impediments to the advancement of social sciences.
To reflect on creating a scientific language understandable by the enlightened citizen.

Summary:

Condorcet's "Tableau historique" investigated the prerequisites for scientific thought and communication.
The study analyzed barriers hindering the progress of social sciences.
It proposed a framework for developing a scientific language accessible to a broader audience.

Impact:

Provides historical insights into the conceptualization of social sciences.
Highlights the importance of accessible scientific language for public understanding.
Offers a foundational perspective on the philosophy of social science and scientific communication.