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Provides a spirited defence of anti-realism in philosophy of science. Shows the historical evidence and logical challenges facing scientific realism.
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Authors: Stefano Gattei
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Theoretical Virtues in Science
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In-depth discussion of the value of scientific theories, bringing together and advancing current important debates in realism.
Reality and Rationality
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Authors: the late Wesley C. Salmon
Categories: Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2005-06-09 - Publisher: Oxford University Press

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This volume of articles (most published, some new) is a follow-up to the late Wesley C. Salmon's widely read collection Causality And Explanation (OUP 1998). It