Reichenbach: scientific realist and logical empricist?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11229-021-03186-5
Abstract: Hans Reichenbach’s position in the debate over scientific realism is remarkable. On the one hand, he endorsed the programmatic premises of logical empiricism; on the other, he explicitly employed a realist approach to conceptions such… read more here.
Keywords: reichenbach; scientific realism; logical empiricism; scientific realist ... See more keywords
Abduction and the Scientific Realist Case for Properties
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DOI: 10.1163/18756735-000112
Abstract: Traditionally, many arguments for realism about properties (universals or tropes) rely on a priori claims. The author argues that if we make use of an abductive principle that is commonly employed by scientific realists, a… read more here.
Keywords: scientific realist; realist case; case; case properties ... See more keywords