Varieties of Scientific Realism
Objectivity and Truth in Science
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This book offers a comprehensive update on the scientific realism debate, enabling readers to gain a novel appreciation of the role of objectivity and truth in science and to understand fully the various ways in which antirealist conceptions have been subjected to challenge over recent decades. Authoritative representatives of different philosophical traditions explain their perspectives on the meaning and validity of scientific realism and describe the strategies being adopted to counter persisting antirealist positions. The coverage extends beyond the usual discussion of realism within the context of the natural sciences, and especially physics, to encompass also its applicability in mathematics, logic, and the human sciences. The book will appeal to all with an interest in the recent realist epistemologies of science, the nature of current philosophical debate, and the ongoing rehabilitation of truth as the legitimate goal of scientific research.
This book offers a comprehensive update on the scientific realism debate, enabling readers to gain a novel appreciation of the role of objectivity and truth in science and to understand fully the various ways in which antirealist conceptions have been subjected to challenge over recent decades. Authoritative representatives of different philosophical traditions explain their perspectives on the meaning and validity of scientific realism and describe the strategies being adopted to counter persisting antirealist positions. The coverage extends beyond the usual discussion of realism within the context of the natural sciences, and especially physics, to encompass also its applicability in mathematics, logic, and the human sciences. The book will appeal to all with an interest in the recent realist epistemologies of science, the nature of current philosophical debate, and the ongoing rehabilitation of truth as the legitimate goal of scientific research.
Offers a comprehensive update on the debate over scientific realism Explores the diverse ways in which antirealist conceptions have been subjected to challenge over recent decades Considers realism in relation not only to the natural sciences but also to mathematics, logic, and the human sciences Written by authoritative representatives of different philosophical traditions Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Evandro Agazzi
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Scientific realism debate for Agazzi Roles of objectivity and truth in science Computational synthesis in mathematical physics Neo-Aristotelian Conception of Nature Update on scientific realism Realist-anti-realist debate Objectivity of knowledge Realism and metaphysics
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“The organization of the book is well thought out and user-friendly. The book is useful for newcomers to the field, since it helps to provide a sense of the diverse directions of the realism debate. It is also useful for the researchers, … discuss recent ideas in realism and provide a new impetus for further discussion.” (Raphael Kunstler, Lato Sensu, Vol. 06 (1), 2019)
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