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Scientific realism and the rationality of science
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The God's eye point of view and the realist aim of science were discussed in this paper, where the authors argue that it is rational to believe that scientific theories are true.Abstract:
Contents: Introduction Scientific realism The God's eye point of view Truth and entity realism Incommensurability and the language of science Induction and natural kinds Methodological pluralism, normative naturalism and the realist aim of science Realism, method and truth Why is it rational to believe scientific theories are true? Bibliography Index.read more
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