The problem of scientific realism. [Edited by] Edward A. MacKinnon.

By:

MacKinnon, Edward A

Material type:

TextSeries: Contemporary problems in philosophyPublication details: New York, Appleton-Century-Crofts [1972]ISBN:

0390585416

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

149/.2

LOC classification:

B835 .M32

Contents:

Aristotele. Science as a systematic explanation through causes.--Newton, I. Rules and reflections on scientific reasoning.--Carnap, R. Empiricism, semantics, and ontology.--Hempel, C. On the logic of explanation.--Nagel, E. The realist view of theories.--Quine, W. V. On the role of logic in explanation.--Harris, E. E. Method and explanation in metaphysics.--Einstein, A. Remarks on Bertrand Russell's theory of knowledge.--Sellars, W. The language of theories.--MacKinnon, E. Atomic physics and reality.--Bunge, M. Physics and reality.--Heelan, P. A. Quantum mechanics and objectivity.--Bibliographical essay (p. 285-301)

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