Studies in Scientific Realism

Studies in Scientific Realism
Authors
Kukla, André
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Tags
science , philosophy
ISBN
9780195118650
Date
1998-04-30T00:00:00+00:00
Size
0.41 MB
Lang
en
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This book offers a superbly clear analysis of the standard arguments for and against scientific realism. In surveying claims on both sides of the debate, Kukla organizes them in ways that expose unnoticed connections. He identifies broad patterns of error, reconciles seemingly incompatible positions, and discovers unoccupied positions with the potential to influence further debate. Kukla's overall assessment is that neither the realists nor the antirealists may claim a decisive victory.