Scientific Realism: How Science Tracks Truth (Philosophical Issues in Science)

Scientific Realism: How Science Tracks Truth (Philosophical Issues in Science)

by StathisPsillos (Author)

Synopsis

This study aims to restore the intuitive plausibility of scientific realism. The book shows that throughout the 20th century, scientific realism has been challenged by philosophical positions from all angles: from reductive empiricism, to instrumentalism and to modern sceptical empiricism.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 21 Oct 1999

ISBN 10: 041520819X
ISBN 13: 9780415208192