Resisting Scientific Realism

Resisting Scientific Realism
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 237
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ISBN-10 : 9781108415217
ISBN-13 : 1108415210
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Book Synopsis Resisting Scientific Realism by : K. Brad Wray

Download or read book Resisting Scientific Realism written by K. Brad Wray and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-11 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a spirited defence of anti-realism in philosophy of science. Shows the historical evidence and logical challenges facing scientific realism.


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