| Summary: | Transformation of the philosophy of science during the last three decades is
largely based on the philosophers’ insights in the experimental side of
science. Central issues in this new field, such as classification of basic
elements and types of experimentation, are still developing. Subject of this
work will be one of these types, Steinle’s „exploratory experimentation“
(EE), and its place in taxonomy of experimentation. After presenting an array
of historical cases of experimentation, I analyze Elliott’s systematization
of EE subtypes. I will claim that it does not represent development of
Steinle’s ideas, although it can be used to improve taxonomy of
experimentation in general. Special attention will be dedicated to the
development of this taxonomy and understanding forms of experimentation not
focused on theory testing - specifically EE.
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