WHAT DOES VAN FRAASSEN'S CRITIQUE OF SCIENTIFIC REALISM SHOW?

Van Fraassen's defense of an alternative to the philosophy of scientific realism, his so-called "constructive empiricism," has only limited success. Two features of his work that emphasize the shortcomings of his critique are considered.

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Published in:The Monist 1994-01, Vol.77 (1), p.128-145
Main Author: O'Leary-Hawthorne, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Constructive empiricism
Empirical adequacy
Empirical evidence
Empiricism
Epistemology
Epistemology. Philosophy of science. Theory of knowledge
Philosophy
Rationality
Science
Scientific belief
Scientific observation
Scientific realism
Truth
van Fraassen, B C
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Summary:Van Fraassen's defense of an alternative to the philosophy of scientific realism, his so-called "constructive empiricism," has only limited success. Two features of his work that emphasize the shortcomings of his critique are considered.
ISSN:0026-9662
2153-3601