In this book Christopher Norris develops the case for scientific
realism by tackling various adversary arguments from a range of
anti-realist positions. Through a close critical reading he shows
how they fail to make adequate sense on any rational, consistent,
and scientifically-informed survey of the evidence. Along the way
he incorporates a number of detailed case-studies from the history
and philosophy of science. Norris devotes much of his discussion to
some of the most prominent and widely influential source-texts of
anti-realism. Also included are the sophisticated versions of
verificationism developed - albeit in very different ways - by
thinkers such as Michael Dummett and Bas van Fraassen. Central to
Norris's argument is a prolonged engagement with the once highly
influential but nowadays neglected work of Norwood Russell Hanson.
This book will be welcomed especially by readers who possess some
knowledge of the background debate and who wish to deepen and
extend their understanding of these issues beyond an introductory
level.
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