Chang, Hasok

Realism for Realistic People: A New Pragmatist Philosophy of Science

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ISBN 13:
9781108455930
author:
Chang, Hasok
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
294
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Science, Philosophy & Social Aspects, ,
Condition:
New
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Realism for Realistic People A New Pragmatist Philosophy of Science by Hasok Chang Hasok Chang offers a fresh perspective on the nature of reality and truth, drawing on pragmatist philosophy to reconceive the very notions of these concepts. He argues that our understanding of reality is not about claiming that our theories correspond to an ultimate reality, but rather about actively working to improve our knowledge of the world. Chang's approach, which he terms 'activist realism', focuses on the practical aspects of scientific inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students in philosophy, science, and the history of science, as well as anyone interested in the role of science and empirical truth in society. With its clear and concise argument, Realism for Realistic People is an important contribution to ongoing debates in philosophy of science.

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