Science Philosophy & Social Aspects
Studies in Scientific Realism
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Initial publish date
- May 1998
- Category
- Philosophy & Social Aspects
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780195118650
- Publish Date
- May 1998
- List Price
- $210.00
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Description
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.
About the author
Andre Kukla is Professor of Psychology and of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, Scarborough.